Laser Vision Correction: What You Need To Know

Are you considering laser vision correction surgery? PRK, Epi-LASIK, LASIK, Intra-LASIK—how do you know which procedure to choose or whether it will even be safe for you? According to the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, more than 28 million people have undergone laser eye surgery. Though 95 percent of them were satisfied with the outcome, 5 percent experienced complications. In this up-to-date handbook, ophthalmologist and laser vision specialist Ellen Anderson Penno provides consumers with the knowledge they will need to help them make the right decision. Laser Vision Correction: What You Need to Know about LASIK, PRK, Intra-LASIK and Epi-Lasik is a user-friendly guide that shows the pros and cons of the four basic procedures, which includes the side effects and possible complications. It gives readers a realistic picture of what it feels like to undergo such a surgery—before, during, and after—and what to expect in the months and years ahead. Extended