AllAboutVision.com Celebrates 100,000th Online LASIK Evaluation.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004 More than 100,000 consumers interested in LASIK LASIK laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis. LA·SIK n. Eye surgery in which the surface of the cornea is reshaped using a laser, performed to correct certain refractive disorders such as myopia. have taken advantage of an online LASIK evaluation launched in August 2002 by AllAboutVision.com (http://www.allaboutvision.com). The "Am I a Candidate for LASIK?" feature asks participants a series of vision and general health questions and generates a personalized report. The report educates prospective patients about factors that might disqualify them as a LASIK candidate, or factors for which more information is needed to determine candidacy. Of course, the online LASIK evaluation is limited to criteria that can be addressed over the web, and visitors are encouraged to see their eye care practitioner for a thorough evaluation. "Am I a Candidate for LASIK?" is part of AllAboutVision.com's comprehensive LASIK & Vision Surgery section, providing consumers with answers to these questions: -- How does LASIK work? -- What are the potential risks and complications? -- What results can I expect from LASIK? -- How can I avoid LASIK problems? -- What does LASIK cost? -- What surgical alternatives to LASIK are available? -- How do I choose a LASIK surgeon? -- Which laser is best? -- What new developments are underway in corrective eye surgery? In addition to LASIK, the section includes detailed information on refractive procedures such as custom LASIK, LASEK Noun 1. LASEK - a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis eye operation, eye surgery - any surgical procedure involving the eyes , PRK PRK photorefractive keratectomy. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) A procedure that uses an excimer laser to make modifications to the cornea and permanently correct myopia. , LTK LTK Licence To Kill (James Bond Movie) LTK Language Toolkit LTK Lisp Tool Kit LTK Language Tool Kit , CK, prescription inserts, and investigational procedures for presbyopia Presbyopia Definition The term presbyopia means "old eye" and is a vision condition involving the loss of the eye's ability to focus on close objects. . LASIK Evaluation: http://www.allaboutvision.com/asp/lasikcandidate/ LASIK & Vision Surgery section: http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurgery/ AllAboutVision.com is a one-stop, independent resource providing consumers with more than 500 pages of information on eye health and vision correction options. Popular topics include laser eye surgery, eyeglasses eyeglasses or spectacles, instrument or device for aiding and correcting defective sight. Eyeglasses usually consist of a pair of lenses mounted in a frame to hold them in position before the eyes. , contact lenses, eye problems and diseases, computer vision syndrome A variety of problems related to prolonged viewing of a computer screen. Short term effects include dry eyes, blurred vision, eye fatigue and excessive tearing. Long term effects include migraines, cataracts and visual epilepsy. , low vision and more. The site served 3.1 million unique visitors in 2003. All About Vision is a registered service mark of Access Media Group, LLC. |
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