Archive for April 12th, 2007

April 12, 2007: 8:42 pm: ny lasik

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) damages premature babiesÂ’ retinas, the layer of light-sensitive cells lining the back of the eye. ROP usually occurs in both eyes, though one may be more severely affected.
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: 8:42 pm: ny lasik

How many lasik surgeons do you think there are in New York? I’d say easily hundreds and perhaps thousands, so don’t just look for the best deal – they’re your only set of eyes ;)
Myopic degeneration is an uncommon condition characterized by progressive stretching of the eye that damages the retina, the layer of light-sensitive cells that lines the back of the eye. People with severe nearsightedness (high myopia) are at greater risk for myopic degeneration.
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: 8:42 pm: ny lasik

Just a quick bit of information I found….
To see clearly, light rays must be bent or refracted to focus on the retina, the light- sensitive nerve layer that lines the back of the eye. The cornea and lens of the eye work together to bend or refract light rays and bring them together on the retina. If a refractive error is present, the light is not focused directly on the retina, so images appear blurry.
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