LASIK

FDA - LASIK Eye Surgery -  .

- Unbiased FAQ, checklists, and a glossary to help consumers learn about the procedure.

Ask Lasik Doctors - - Includes a doctor directory, articles and a bulletin board for patients to ask questions and answers.

Clinica Reinoso - Eye Conditions and Procedures - - Diagrams and animations about the procedure.

Co-management of LASIK - - Explanation of problems associated with surgical co-management and fee splitting in refractive surgery.

eMedicine - Future Advances in LASIK - - Dr. Christopher Yo reviews the latest research on and future goals of laser vision correction. Includes pictures and videos.

FTC Stops Allegedly Misleading Representations - - Information about actions against two laser eye surgery chains for unsubstantiated advertising claims.

IntraLase - - Details a method of using a laser rather than blades to create the corneal flap in LASIK.

Laser Surgery For Eyes - - Searchable directory of refractive eye surgeons.

Lasik America - - Guide to procedures, advantages, and potential complications.

LASIK Surgery News - - News and FAQs about the procedure.

Lasikconsumerreport.com - - One practitioner's guide to evaluation and surgery, and how to select a surgeon.

LasikInfoCenter.net - - Works to provide information to counter hype and misinformation about the surgery.

Medical Management Services Group - - Provides information about this procedure, with links to individual practices.

MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: LASIK - - Provides slide show with audio about the procedure.

Results with Newer Bladeless LASIK Equivalent to Standard Microkeratome LASIK - - Mayo Clinic study determines that LASIK flaps made with a femtosecond laser produce similar results to traditional method of microkeratome blade. (May 3, 2006)

Not Just for the Nearsighted Any More, LASIK Eye Surgery Advances - - Update on indications for farsightedness and astigmatism, advances in technology and risks. (August 10, 2005)

British National Health Service Won't Provide LASIK - - Laser eye surgery should not be routinely given to short-sighted patients on the NHS, a watchdog has said. (December 15, 2004)

Unhappy LASIK Patients Still Recommend It - - Research shows that most patients who have undergone LASIK and are not satisfied with their vision afterwards would still recommend the procedure to a friend. (December 15, 2004)

FDA Approves Implanted Lens to Correct Nearsightedness - - New implanted lenses are an alternative to laser procedures, especially for individuals with high degrees of nearsightedness. (September 13, 2004)

Temperature And Humidity Can Affect LASIK Surgery Results - - These factors can increase the number of people who need follow-up procedures, report researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. (April 22, 2004)

SFGate.com - A Look At One Failed Surgery and How New Lasik Technology Might Fix Such Mistakes - - A patient gets a LASIK surgery intended for another person. The story of a doctor's effort to undo the damage. (November 9, 2003)

Smartmoney.com: Consumer Action: Need Your Eyes Fixed? - - Compares positive and negative aspects of surgery to several nonsurgical vision correction methods. (November 7, 2003)

TheWGALChannel.com - Low-Cost LASIK Surgery - - An investigation into Pennsylvania state regulations related to mobile surgery centers. (November 6, 2003)

Discount LASIK Dangers - - News story summarizing how discount LASIK laser eye surgery went awry for some Ohio residents. (November, 2003)

nbc4.com - The Real Deal: Lasik - - News station investigates a $299 per eye offer and learns there's a lot of fine print and an apparent effort to convince people to pay more than the advertised price. (October 31, 2003)

Eastbayexpress.com - A Pain in the Eye That's Forever: Lasik and its Failures - - Long article examines the Lasik industry and shares several people's details of bad experiences with the surgery. (April 23, 2003)

LASIK Complications and the Internet: Is the Public Being Misled? - - Study published by the Journal of Internet Medical Research concludes that websites need more balanced information on laser eye surgery complications. (March 31, 2003)