Corrective Laser Eye Surgery

We all know that the shape of our eyes and the curvature of the lens determine whether or not our vision is clear and accurate. Genetics typically determines whether or not a person’s eyesight will deteriorate to the point of glasses or contacts. Trauma to the eye or other prolonged environmental exposure to things such as computer screens can also contribute to the health of one’s eyes.

The Assignment

Research various lens conditions and the laser surgeries that are used to correct those problems. Prepare a pamphlet with the information you have found. The pamphlet will be graded based on the amount of information presented, the accuracy of the information and the neatness of your pamphlet. You should focus on PRK surgery and the Lasik surgery. Your pamphlet should compare these two procedures. Be sure that you detail the types of patients that could be helped by the procedure, and how the procedure works to correct vision problems. There should also be applicable illustrations on your pamphlet. Back

Your pamphlet will be graded on the following criteria:

	Thorough explanation of PRK and Lasik.
	Description of the process.
	Characteristics of candidates for these procedures.
	Details about how the procedure corrects the vision of a person..
	Possible problems with the procedure
	Cost & effectiveness.

Web Sites to Visit

Lasik in America

http://www.lasikinamerica.com/

Laser eye surgery: is it worth looking into?

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/498_eye.html

Learning about Lasik

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/

PRK & Lasik today

http://www.lasik1.com/index.html

Laser Eye Surgery

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/lasereyesurgery.html

What is Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)

http://www.seeclearly.com/prk.cfm

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