The Laser Vision Breakthrough: Everything You Need to Consider Before Making the Decision, Including: How Safe Is the Procedure? What Will It Cost? How Effective Is It? [Hardcover]

Stephen Brint M.D. (Author), Dennis Kennedy O.D. (Author), Corinne Kuypers-Denlinger (Author)

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Publication Date: April 13, 2000

Laser vision correction has helped hundreds of thousands of people throw away their eyeglasses or contact lenses. You've heard about it on the news or read about it in a magazine. You may even know someone who's had this surgery. But just what is this revolutionary operation? Laser vision correction is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon reshapes your cornea with a computer-controlled laser. The laser actually transfers your current eyeglass or contact lens prescription onto the surface of your eye. In The Laser Vision Breakthrough, you'll discover a detailed account of the pros and cons of this exciting medical procedure. Scientifically edited for accuracy by a medical advisory board, this book provides you with reliable, up-to-date information on all aspects of this life-changing surgery, including:

How to determine if laser vision correction is right for you
Possible risks and complications
How to find the best doctor
The difference between the PRK and LASIK procedures
What to expect during a consultation and pre-operative examination
And much more!


This book was written in association with TLC Laser Eye Centers, the largest laser vision correction provider in North America.

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Laser vision correction has helped hundreds of thousands of people throw away their eyeglasses or contact lenses. You've heard about it on the news or read about it in a magazine. You may even know someone who's had this surgery. But just what is this revolutionary operation? Laser vision correction is a surgical procedure in which a surgeon reshapes your cornea with a computer-controlled laser. The laser actually transfers your current eyeglass or contact lens prescription onto the surface of your eye. In The Laser Vision Breakthrough, you'll discover a detailed account of the pros and cons of this exciting medical procedure. Scientifically edited for accuracy by a medical advisory board, this book provides you with reliable, up-to-date information on all aspects of this life-changing surgery, including:

How to determine if laser vision correction is right for you
Possible risks and complications
How to find the best doctor
The difference between the PRK and LASIK procedures
What to expect during a consultation and pre-operative examination
And much more!

This book was written in association with TLC Laser Eye Centers, the largest laser vision correction provider in North America.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 1 edition (April 13, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761520872
• ISBN-13: 978-0761520870
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,663,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laser Vision Breakthrough is awsome, July 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Laser Vision Breakthrough: Everything You Need to Consider Before Making the Decision, Including: How Safe Is the Procedure? What Will It Cost? How Effective Is It? (Hardcover)

I found this book to be a wonderful guide in this very confusing industry. This book is filled with every aspect on laser vision correction that a consumer could want. After reading the book, I had the procedure myself. It was the best thing I have even done. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is considering laser vision correction.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Book Dispells Myths, July 18, 2000

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M. Johnson (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Laser Vision Breakthrough: Everything You Need to Consider Before Making the Decision, Including: How Safe Is the Procedure? What Will It Cost? How Effective Is It? (Hardcover)

The new Laser Vision Breakthrough book helped me understand that getting my vision corrected is more complicated than some of the advertising I've seen and heard indicates. Some ads make it seem simple and easy. Since the laser procedure is a medical operation, the more I know about who to pick to do it, the better are my chances of getting a good result. All the laser companies seem to make the same quality and experience claims -- this book helped me understand how to evaluate the claims and make a good decision.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helps to Find Best Qualified Surgeons, September 15, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Laser Vision Breakthrough: Everything You Need to Consider Before Making the Decision, Including: How Safe Is the Procedure? What Will It Cost? How Effective Is It? (Hardcover)

Provides lots of information, a must read if you like being an "informed consumer".