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How does Lasik eye treatment works?
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During the LASIK procedure, a specially trained eye specialist first creates a precise, thin hinged corneal flap using a microkeratome. The specialist then pulls back the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue, and then the excimer laser ablates reshapes the cornea in a unique pre-specified pattern for each patient.
What is a laser eye treatment?
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LASIK is a procedure that uses a laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or astigmatism. In LASIK, a thin flap in the cornea is created using either a microkeratome blade or a femtosecond laser. The specialist folds back the flap, then removes some corneal tissue underneath using an excimer laser.
Which is the most expensive type of cataract treatment?
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Laser cataract treatment is the most expensive type of cataract treatment. It involves inserting a premium lens like IOL (intraocular lens) to correct presbyopia (long sightedness due to age). It is very expensive and the average cost would be around $3,600 to $6,000 per eye for someone without private insurance. The cost of this treatment is also