LASIK Eye Treatment
Posted on: Thursday, 6 March 2003, 06:00 CST
LASIK Eye Treatment
Source: HealthScoutNews
Every time you turn on the radio, it seems you're bound to hear a commercial for LASIK eye treatment.
The laser procedure alters the shape of the cornea to mimic the shape of the lens used in a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. While LASIK boasts a great success rate, not everyone's a candidate.
According to Harvard Medical School, these are among the people who should not undergo the procedure:
- People with very thin corneas, since they don't have enough corneal tissue for the surgeon to work with.
- People who need cataract surgery. During cataract surgery, patients are given an artificial lens, which should also correct nearsightedness.
- People with diabetes -- because the outermost layer of the cornea is often thin in diabetic patients.
- People with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Either condition can cause dry eyes, as can LASIK.
On the Net: LASIK Institute
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