Synopses & Reviews
Excimer laser treatment -- commonly known as PRK and LASIK -- is an unprecedented medical advance in eye care, affording millions of people a safe and simple opportunity to see the world clearly, without the inconvenience and discomfort of scratched or lost contact lenses or the blocked side vision of eyeglasses. Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to a pianless procedure that takes less than five minutes.
Recently approved by the FDA, excimer laser treatment may become one of the most common medical procedures performed in the United States. Explaining this phenomenal breakthrough in layman's terms, 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. He describes their emotions, especially the incredible joy of suddenly being able to see again. Filled with thoughtful and illuminating information, as well as diagrams designed to help you easily understand the operation's technical aspects, The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.
Synopsis
Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment commonly known as LASIK and PRK a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew Caster, one of the leading physicians in laser vision correction, 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.
What are the differences between the LASIK, PRK, 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 an 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?
The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-134) and index.
About the Author
Dr. Andrew I. Caster graduated from Harvard University, received his medical education at Harvard Medical School, and his ophthalmology training at the UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute. Today Dr. Caster is in practice in the Los Angeles area with an office in Beverly Hills. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Jacqueline, and their children, Bryce and Jocelyn.
From the Paperback edition.