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Refractive Correction

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Radial Keratotomy 

Websites
Information on refractive surgery, the different procedures available, patient experiences, new technology, risks and benefits, and a bulletin board for discussion of related topics.
http://www.eyeinfo.com/

An article from the July-August 1998 issue of the FDA Consumer Magazine examining the benefits and risks of laser eye surgery.
http://www.fda.gov//fdac/features/1998/498_eye.html

Laser eye surgeries explained and illustrated with a nationwide directory of eye doctors performing laser refractive surgery.
http://www.lasersite.com/

Grassroots organization which exists to help people who have had unsuccessful Lasik, PRK, RK or other refractive surgeries that resulted in debilitating complications.
http://www.surgicaleyes.org/

Refractive surgery information including benefits, risks and alternatives to Lasik, PRK, Intacs, LTK and emerging procedures.
http://www.refractivesource.com/

Provides information about orthokeratology.
http://www.ortho-k.net/

Information, diagrams and animations about surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.
http://www.clinicareinoso.com/conditns/qx_ref.htm

Orthokeratology is the non-surgical, method of correcting short sight using contact lenses.
http://www.orthok.co.uk

BOKS was set up to promote and educate the profession and the public in orthokeratology techniques.
http://www.boks.org.uk

Information on refractive surgery from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
http://www.medem.com/search/arti....html&soc=AAO&srch_typ=NAV_SERCH

Developer of Conductive Keratoplasty for farsightedness with database of doctors performing the procedure.
http://www.refractec.com/

Information site by Dr Stephen J Doyle on laser eye surgery - LASIK, PRK and LASEK.
http://www.northerneye.co.uk

Mimics a number of considitions which may exist before and/or after a vision correction procedure or surgery.
http://www.visionsimulations.com/

A consumer health site dedicated to educating consumers to the risks of refractive surgery procedures such as RK, PRK, and LASIK.
http://drjoeross.com/refractivesurgery.htm