2019年12月17日 · LASIK is a form of refractive surgery — surgery that changes the shape of the cornea, the transparent window at the front of your eye. The surgery corrects vision problems such as nearsightedness , farsightedness and astigmatism , reducing or eliminating the need for eyeglasses or contact lenses.

2011年12月16日 · To understand why cataract surgery is possible after you have had LASIK surgery, it is helpful to know some basics about the eye. LASIK surgery and some other procedures used to correct vision are performed on the cornea — the dome-shaped transparent tissue at the front of the eye. Think of the cornea as your eye's front window.

2016年10月17日 · “Laser refractive surgery, known by names such as Lasik (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis) and PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), has been popular in recent years. This technology reshapes the cornea — the clear domed windshield on the surface of the eye — to better focus light through the lens inside the eye and onto the retina ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have double vision in my right eye and can read with glasses, but distance is not very clear. What causes double vision? Is there a procedure to correct it? ANSWER: A number of conditions can lead to double vision. Treatment typically depends on the underlying cause. With a careful evaluation and […]

2023年2月8日 · "It’s actually exciting that patients are now seeking the lens surgery in lieu of other procedures, like LASIK, which is still popular because now you can get a permanent lifetime benefit with the cataract surgery," Dr. Patel says. A comprehensive eye exam can help determine if the customized lens surgery is right for you. Related posts:

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2019年1月24日 · Also on the program, Dr. Leo Maguire, a Mayo Clinic ophthalmologist, will explain how laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery can correct common vision problems. And Dr. Erica Loomis, a Mayo Clinic trauma and critical care specialist, will discuss treatment for appendicitis.

2022年11月13日 · Eye floaters are black or gray specks, strings, or cobwebs that typically drift about when you move your eyes and appear to dart away when you look at them directly. They may be most noticeable when you look at a plain, bright …

2020年9月21日 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I developed bunions in my teens and they have grown over the years. Now I cannot wear shoes without some discomfort. Over the past few months, I've noticed throbbing from the bunion on my left foot, although the one on my right foot is fine. My friend who had a bunion surgery said […]

2015年11月6日 · Cataracts are very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 20.5 million Americans age 40 and over have them. Cataracts slowly cloud your vision, and people struggling with them say it's like trying to look through a frosted-up window. Cataracts make it difficult to read or drive a car, especially at night. […]