FDA - LASIK Eye Surgery
- Unbiased FAQ, checklists, and a glossary to help consumers learn about the procedure.
- http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/
MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials: LASIK - Provides slide show with audio about the procedure. - http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lasik/htm/index.htm
LASIK Surgery News - News and FAQs about the procedure. - http://www.lasiksurgerynews.com/
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. - http://www.revoptom.com/index.asp?page=2_1323.htm
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. - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4095721.stm
FDA Approves Implanted Lens to Correct Nearsightedness - New implanted lenses are an alternative to laser procedures, especially for individuals with high degrees of nearsightedness. - http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2004/ANS01313.html
Discount LASIK Dangers - News story summarizing how discount LASIK laser eye surgery went awry for some Ohio residents. - http://www.lasikmainframe.com/discount_lasik_dangers.htm
Laser Surgery For Eyes - Searchable directory of refractive eye surgeons. - http://www.lasersurgeryforeyes.com
IntraLase - Details a method of using a laser rather than blades to create the corneal flap in LASIK. - http://www.intralase.com
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. - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/04/040421235442.htm
Medical Management Services Group - Provides information about this procedure, with links to individual practices. - http://www.seewithlasik.com
FTC Stops Allegedly Misleading Representations - Information about actions against two laser eye surgery chains for unsubstantiated advertising claims. - http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/03/lasikads.htm
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. - http://www.jmir.org/2003/1/e2/index.htm
TheWGALChannel.com - Low-Cost LASIK Surgery - An investigation into Pennsylvania state regulations related to mobile surgery centers. - http://www.thewgalchannel.com/money/2617924/detail.html
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. - http://www.nbc4.com/consumer/2599061/detail.html
Lasikconsumerreport.com - One practitioner's guide to evaluation and surgery, and how to select a surgeon. - http://www.lasikconsumerreport.com/report.html
eMedicine - Future Advances in LASIK - Dr. Christopher Yo reviews the latest research on and future goals of laser vision correction. Includes pictures and videos. - http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic759.htm
Lasik America - Guide to procedures, advantages, and potential complications. - http://www.lasikamerica.org/
Ask Lasik Doctors - Includes a doctor directory, articles and a bulletin board for patients to ask questions and answers. - http://www.asklasikdocs.com/