Sunday, March 30, 2008

The LASIK Methods (Task 2, Revision)

Every one expects to have normal eyes without any physical or functional disorder. That’s why LASIK methods is developed. LASIK is the answer for every one who wanted to have normal eyes for seeing. LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. From U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses. LASIK can reduce the eyes disorders such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. By using safely an exciter laser, LASIK alter the shape of cornea to become correct one. The patients don’t have to be afraid because there is less pain in LASIK methods. The patients also don’t have to spend a lot of time, because LASIK procedure only spends 10 until 15 minutes. LASIK has been applied in many countries since 1968. Many people have proved the benefit of the methods. Although LASIK isn’t a new development in medical, it still has high risks. For some people, LASIK methods can’t become the best solution, it might cause blindness. The fault in focusing the laser to the cornea flaps can be dangerous problem.

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