The Eye Laser Miracle: The Complete Guide to Better Vision (Paperback)

by Andrew I. Caster M.D. (Author) "Excimer laser treatment is a very easy procedure to undergo..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
These two books are amazingly similar in their accounts of the miracle of laser-corrected vision, a minutes-long procedure that gives the nearsighted and those with astigmatism a life without glasses or contacts. (The patient can have the procedure done in street clothes and walk away.) Both authors describe their own experiences as excimer laser treatment patients, presenting in a very readable fashion the conditions that can be treated, possible complications, equipment used, anatomy of the eye, alternative treatments, how to read vision-correction prescriptions, and future expectations. After reading either book, anyone contemplating this procedure will be able to make an informed decision. Caster, a board-certified ophthalmologist, offers additional information, including suggested reading, a list of organizations, and a glossary. Armstrong, president of a marketing communications agency, intersperses her text with helpful charts, photographs, and entertaining quotes?even a testimonial letter from Barry Manilow?although this reviewer found such tidbits rather distracting at times. Either title is recommended for consumer health collections in public and medical libraries, though very few libraries need both. If price is a factor, the Caster book is definitely the preferred choice.?Dixie Jones, Louisiana State Univ. Medical Ctr. Lib., Shreveport
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Now you can have normal vision all the time, thanks to excimer laser treatment commonly known as LASIK and PRK a painless procedure that takes less than five minutes. Dr. Andrew Caster, one of the leading physicians in laser vision correction, takes you through the entire process including the experiences of patients who have undergone the procedure and their incredible joy at suddenly being able to see again.

What are the differences between the LASIK, PRK, and RK procedures, and which is right for me?

What are the most common side effects of excimer laser treatment?

How do I judge whether a doctor is sufficiently qualified to perform an excimer laser treatment?

Will the procedure be painful?

When can I fully resume normal daily activities such as driving and reading?

Will eye laser treatment stop my eyes from getting worse?

How well has the FDA monitored this technique?

How many people have successfully undergone the procedure?

The Eye Laser Miracle is the guide for anyone who wants better vision.




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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1 Revised edition (January 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345443837
• ISBN-13: 978-0345443830
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,793,786 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent description of a miraculous new medical procedure!, March 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Eye Laser Miracle (Paperback)

Dr. Caster describes in detail the LASIK procedure, a miraculous new laser eye surgery that can cure nearsightedness and astigmatism. After I read the book, I had Dr. Caster operate on my eyes, and I have now thrown away my glasses. This is 21st-century medicine delivered in the 20th century!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative,answers all you pre-lasik questions, March 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Eye Laser Miracle: The Complete Guide to Better Vision (Mass Market Paperback)

I was very hesitant to have lasik done and after reading Dr. Caster's book, I felt much more sure of the procedure. This was like a bible to me before and after the procedure. It was not too wordy,in fact it was straight and to the point,unlike other books about medical procedures. Anyone who is considering lasik should buy this book. It is also very reasonably priced and not as wordy as some of the other books I saw.You don't need a long,expensive book....you simply need what Dr. Caster has done, a very informative book that answers all your questions and gives you very honestly,the pros and cons of the procedure.I have given this book to many friends who were so grateful to have this information right at their fingertips.Glasses off to Dr. Caster!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good buy... useful information., August 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Eye Laser Miracle (Paperback)

This book is a good resource, and one that I recommended to my patients when I was on staff at Harvard Medical School (Dept Ophthalmology) where I trained in LASER VISION CORRECTION and LASIK with the top leaders in the field. They also found the book useful and recommended it... although there are more substantial books out there today. But if you want a simple and cheap introduction to this facinating subject.. buy it. But if you have more complex questions about what laser system to use, astigmatism and the NEW treatments for farsigtedness.. then contact a specialist.