Frightened by lasik? Try alternatives
WASHINGTON: Worried about Lasik side effects? Lasik gets all the advertising, but there are half a dozen other eye surgeries — from a simpler laser approach to implantable lenses — that might solve your squint.
April 29, 2008
Lasik worries? Some may see better with alternatives
Frightened by headlines about Lasik side effects? Lasik gets all the advertising, but there are half a dozen alternate eye surgeries — from a simpler laser approach to implantable lenses — that might solve your squint.
How Safe is Lasik Eye Surgery?
Hundreds of thousands of people undergo the Lasik eye procedure annually. For many it is a success, but FDA advisors have heard stories about times it was not successful. Dr. Douglas Koch, professor of opthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine, explains the procedure and who should take advantage of it.
Alternatives to Lasik making a comeback
Posted: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 12:13 p.m. Frightened by headlines about Lasik side effects? Lasik gets all the advertising, but there are half a dozen alternate eye surgeries — from a simpler laser approach to implantable lenses — that might solve your squint.
FDA probe prompts calls to local Lasik clinic
Callers swamped a leading provider of Lasik surgery Monday after they learned over the weekend that the FDA was reviewing problems with the procedure.
