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| Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment--commonly known as PRK and
Lasik--a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness, takes you through the entire process--including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. |
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- What are the differences between the PRK, Lasik, and RK procedures, and which is right for me?
- What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment?
- How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform excimer laser treatment?
- Will the procedure be painful?
- When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading?
- Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse?
- How well has the FDA monitored this technique?
- How many people have successfully undergone the procedure?
Lasik: The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.
Synopsis
Drawing on his own practice, a surgeon who has performed thousands of eye operations using lasers discusses the pros and cons of such surgery--approved by the FDA in 1995--and explores all the factors one should consider before surgery.
Eye laser surgery is a nearly painless, 40-minute operation which corrects nearsightedness, making eyeglasses unnecessary. In this book, a surgeon who has performed more than 3,000 procedures offers the first in-depth look at the surgery, exploring all the factors one needs to consider before and after having it done.
Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment - commonly known as PRK and Lasik - a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew I. Caster, one of the leading physicians in the permanent correction of nearsightedness and astigmatism, takes anyone who is considering PRK or Lasik through the entire process - including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title
Reviews
N2574822@aol.com from Los Angeles, California , March 23, 1999
Excellent description of a miraculous new medical procedure!
Dr. Caster describes in detail the Lasik procedure, a miraculous new laser eye surgery that can cure nearsightedness and astigmatism. After I read the book, I had Dr. Caster operate on my eyes, and I have now thrown away my glasses. This is 21st-century medicine delivered in the 20th century! --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title
A reader from Chicago,IL , March 22, 1999
Very Informative, answers all you pre-Lasik questions
I was very hesitant to have Lasik done and after reading Dr. Caster's book, I felt much more sure of the procedure. This was like a bible to me before and after the procedure. It was not too wordy, in fact it was straight and to the point, unlike other books about medical procedures. Anyone who is considering Lasik should buy this book. It is also very reasonably priced and not as wordy as some of the other books I saw. You don't need a long, expensive book... you simply need what Dr. Caster has done, a very informative book that answers all your questions and gives you very honestly, the pros and cons of the procedure. I have given this book to many friends who were so grateful to have this information right at their fingertips. Glasses off to Dr. Caster!!!
A reader from Boston, Massachusetts , March 21, 1999
informative, insightful, concise
As someone thinking about having laser vision correction, I was looking for a source of information that was concise but informative. I found that in this book. Dr. Caster clearly has dealt with thousands of patients, because he seemed to answer my questions along the way in a very readable and logical format. In one-and-a-half short and enjoyable hours of reading, I felt I was prepared to make a decision about having this procedure.
EyeVinals@aol.com from New York, NY , August 12, 1998
A good buy... useful information.
This book is a good resource, and one that I recommended to my patients when I was on staff at Harvard Medical School (Dept Ophthalmology) where I trained in LASER VISION CORRECTION and Lasik with the top leaders in the field. They also found the book useful and recommended it... although there are more substantial books out there today. But if you want a simple and cheap introduction to this fascinating subject.... buy it. But if you have more complex questions about what laser system to use, astigmatism and the NEW treatments for farsightedness..... then contact a specialist. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title
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