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LASIK
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30-DAY
CW LENSES
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Convenience
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Reduction/elimination of dependence on
glasses or contacts
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Elimination
of dependence on glasses and of daily care,
nightly storage, and daily
insertion/removal of contact lenses.
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Visual
Acuity
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Most
patients will achieve 20/20 or better vision.
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Most
patients will achieve 20/20 or better vision.
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Vision
Correction
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Nearsightedness,
Farsightedness and Astigmatism.
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Nearsightedness,
Farsightedness, Bifocal Wearers, Minor
Astigmatism.
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Candidates
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Suitable
for most patients who are at least 18, with
stable vision and no
corneal abnormalities.
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Suitable
for most patients who require vision
correction at any age.
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Procedure
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An
outpatient surgical procedure with minimal
recovery time.
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Simple
in-office contact lens fitting procedure.
Rated
excellent by patients for handling, insertion
and removal.
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Insurance
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Generally
not covered by health insurance.
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Generally
covered in part by health insurance.
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Stability
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Over
time, some patients may require re-treatment
or glasses/contacts for best correction.
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Over
time, some patients may require refitting into
a new prescription.
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Reversibility
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Surgical
procedure can not be reversed
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Contact
lens prescription can be adjusted as needed.
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Maintenance
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No
maintenance required.
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Monthly
replacement.
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