How to See Like a Hawk When You're Blind as a Bat : A Patient's Guide to LASIK Laser Vision Correction [Paperback]

Matthew Ehrlich (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1999 | ISBN-10: 0966927206 | ISBN-13: 978-0966927207 | Edition: 1st

Board certified ophthalmologist and corneal surgery specialist, Dr. Matthew Ehrlich, has created the most current and complete guide to LASIK Laser Vision Correction -- a safe and permanent eyesight correction technique that is experiencing explosive growth among millions of Americans (virtually doubling in popularity every year).

This easy-to-understand book answers questions about laser vision correction procedures, their safety and cost, the success rates, recovery time, what different vision problems qualify for laser treatment, new and future technology, and exactly what takes place during the laser surgery process. And most important, it answers the overriding question whether laser patients can throw away their glasses and contact lenses forever...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I personally believe that "How to See Like a Hawk..." should be read by anyone contemplating this procedure or refractive surgery in general." -- Robin Cook, Author

"Informative, thorough...easily understandable for anyone who is considering the LASIK procedure." -- Robert Sinskey, M.D., President ASCRS, Clinical Professor, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA

"Superb book! The best I've read. Authoritative, easy to read, and has all the information anyone needs to make a decision for laser vision correction." -- Robert Maloney, M.D., Director, Maloney Vision Institute, Associate Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA

"The best, most balanced and fun to read guide to making a decision about having LASIK I've seen..." -- Stephen Brint, M.D. Medical Director, Eye Surgery Center of Louisiana, New Orleans

"Written by an eye surgeon well versed in the technique and results of the LASIK procedure, this book is a clear, concise, understandable resource for the patient considering refractive surgery." -- Richard Lindstrom, M.D., Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota

"Written from an eye surgeon's prospective, in an informal, yet informative style, this book provides an excellent resource for patients interested in learning more about LASIK laser vision correction surgery." -- Richard Abbott, M.D., Professor and Co-Director, Corneal and Refractive Surgery Service, University of California, San Francisco

This book is a good resource that may help people make a more informed decision about the risks and benefits. -- Los Angeles Times, April 24, 2000

From the Author

LASIK is an excellent procedure but it is not without it's risks. Unfortunately, it tends to be over-hyped in radio, TV, and newspaper advertisements as competition for patients is fierce. The lack of good available material to educate my own patients fueled my desire to produce a true consumer's guide to the procedure, as well as alternative and upcoming technologies. Please share your thoughts and questions with me at [e-mail]

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Doctors Advice Pr; 1st edition (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966927206
• ISBN-13: 978-0966927207
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,451,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shedding light on Lasik, July 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: How to See Like a Hawk When You're Blind as a Bat : A Patient's Guide to LASIK Laser Vision Correction (Paperback)

Read this book before you make a final decision on Lasik. My vision was too important to blindly follow everyone else and go ahead with Lasik without thoroughly researching the topic.

"How To See Like A Hawk When You're Blind As A Bat" turned out to be the source I needed in helping determine if I was a candidate.

Dr Ehrlich said he wanted to educate the populace on the pros and cons of Lasik, I think he did so in a straight forward, coherent manner that I found discussed a lot more issues than I had even imagined. I liked the fact he dicussed potential risk factors, price and realistic results rather than making a glorified advertisment of his clinic and his surgical skills.

One thing that scared me was the fact so many doctors are suddenly doing this procedure. This book helped me determine who had experience and who didn't. I felt better with my final choice.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book helped me make my decision to have LASIK, June 23, 2000

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Maria Calabrese (US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to See Like a Hawk When You're Blind as a Bat : A Patient's Guide to LASIK Laser Vision Correction (Paperback)

I was worried about having LASIK and what could go wrong. THis book explained it in terms that I could understand. The photos and illustrations were also very helpful. I would recommend it to anyone considering LASIK

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative Research, December 18, 1999

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Kristen (Japan, having surgery in USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to See Like a Hawk When You're Blind as a Bat : A Patient's Guide to LASIK Laser Vision Correction (Paperback)

I have not had my LASIK surgery, YET. I had not even done a lot of reasearch online besides talking to several others who have had the procedure when I read this book. I saw my eye doctor yesterday for the Pre-Operation appointment and when I seemed very knowledgeable about the surgery and the terms he was using and the tests he was performing, he was impressed, I mentioned the book to him twice during my appointment, and before I left he asked for the name of the book and where he might find it. I feel quite sure that he was going to look for the book since he works with one of the top ten LASIK surgeons in the country, and this is such an easy to read informative book. This is something he can even recommend to his regular patients contemplating this surgery. I especially liked how the book outlines what you can expect from the first appointment to the finished surgery. Before I had my appointment, I felt pretty secure about my prescription and with my vision problems that I would be a candidate for the procedure. By the way, my surgery is scheduled for Wednesday....