Refractive eye surgery
Subtitle: a consumer's complete guide : LASIK, IntraLASIK, Epi-LASIK, CK, implantable contact lenses, and other surgical eye procedures to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses
By: Chris A. Knobbe.
Publisher: BookSurge
Published: 2006
Place of publication: [Charleston, SC]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 148
ISBN-13: 9781419639975
Subjects: Eye -- Surgery.; LASIK (Eye surgery)
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-148).
Table of contents: title: Should you consider refractive surgery?; title: The miracles of modern refractive surgery; title: The eye and how it works; title: Refractive errors: nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia; title: Understanding your glasses or contact lens prescription; title: Contemplating refractive surgery: What are the options for your eyes?; title: LASIK, LASEK, Epi-LASIK, and Intra-LASIK (all laser LASIK); title: Conventional and wavefront LASIK; title: Comparing excimer lasers: Does the type of laser make any difference?; title: Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK); title: Conductive keratoplasty (CK) for presbyopia and hyperopia: Can you discard your reading glasses?; title: Phakic intraocular lenses ("Implantable contact lenses"); title: Refractive lens exchange (RLE) and intraocular lens implants; title: Intacs® intracorneal rings and keratoconus; title: Incisional refractive procedures: Radial keratotomy (RK), Astigmatic keratotomy (AK), and Limbal relaxing incisions (LRIs); title: Choosing a refractive surgeon.