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Includes a doctor directory, articles and a bulletin board for patients to ask questions and answers.
http://www.AskLasikDocs.com/

Compare the ophthalmologists in your area.
http://www.lasikpatient.org

Guide to procedures, advantages, and potential complications.
http://www.lasikamerica.org/

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

Diagrams and animations about the procedure.
http://www.clinicareinoso.com/conditns/lasik.htm

Unbiased FAQ, checklists, and a glossary to help consumers learn about the procedure.
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/

Long article examines the Lasik industry and shares several people's details of bad experiences with the surgery.
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/is...-04-23/feature.html/1/index.html

Works to provide information to counter hype and misinformation about the surgery.
http://www.lasikinfocenter.net/

Explanation of problems associated with surgical co-management and fee splitting in refractive surgery.
http://members.tripod.com/~lasik_facts/

One practitioner's guide to evaluation and surgery, and how to select a surgeon.
http://www.lasikconsumerreport.com/report.html

Compares positive and negative aspects of surgery to several nonsurgical vision correction methods.
http://smartmoney.com/consumer/index.cfm?story=20031107

A patient gets a LASIK surgery intended for another person. The story of a doctor's effort to undo the damage.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/ar...i?f=/c/a/2003/11/09/CM241296.DTL

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

An investigation into Pennsylvania state regulations related to mobile surgery centers.
http://www.thewgalchannel.com/money/2617924/detail.html

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

Information about actions against two laser eye surgery chains for unsubstantiated advertising claims.
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/03/lasikads.htm

Provides information about this procedure, with links to individual practices.
http://www.seewithlasik.com

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

Details a method of using a laser rather than blades to create the corneal flap in LASIK.
http://www.intralase.com

Searchable directory of refractive eye surgeons.
http://www.lasersurgeryforeyes.com

News story summarizing how discount LASIK laser eye surgery went awry for some Ohio residents.
http://www.lasikmainframe.com/discount_lasik_dangers.htm

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

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

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

Update on indications for farsightedness and astigmatism, advances in technology and risks.
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002532.html