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LASIK Surgery: Should You Treat Both Eyes Simultaneously?   updated at Dec 07, 2024   1,439   Whether to treat both eyes simultaneously during LASIK surgery is a matter of surgeon preference and patient comfort.While simultaneous treatment is faster and more convenient,some surgeons prefer a staged approach (one eye at a time) to allow for better a...

Understanding the Role of Optometrists in Eye Care   created at Nov 18, 2009   1,385   What is an Optometrist?An optometrist,designated as O.D.is a trained healthcare professional specializing in eye care.Unlike ophthalmologists,who are medical doctors and surgeons,optometrists do not perform surgical procedures.Their ability to prescribe me...

LASIK Risk Factors   created at May 24, 2009   1,336   Several factors increase the risk of complications following LASIK surgery.These include pre-existing dry eye disease,thin corneas,high myopia or hyperopia (significant nearsightedness or farsightedness),previous eye surgery or trauma,certain autoimmune di...

What is LASIK ?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,523   LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a refractive surgery designed to correct vision problems like nearsightedness (myopia),farsightedness (hyperopia),and astigmatism.It aims to improve visual acuity and reduce or eliminate dependence on glasse...