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which laser eye correction procedure is right for me?

You may feel a little overwhelmed by the choices available to you for laser eye correction. Remember: selecting a procedure isn't a decision you make alone.

Your surgeon will recommend the right laser eye correction procedure for your needs, based on a number of factors; for example, your health status, vision errors, and goals for laser eye correction.

Considering LASIK Surgery

There are several different vision correction procedures being performed today, including LASIK, LASEK, and PRK.

LASIK is the most widely used laser eye correction surgery. One type of LASIK, the CustomCornea® procedure, allows doctors to correct a wider range of visual problems than ever before.

Wondering if you're a candidate for LASIK laser eye correction? Take the quiz. The results will tell you if LASIK might be an option for you. When you're ready to take the next step, discuss the quiz results with an eye surgeon. Find LASIK surgeons in your area now.

Choosing Your Surgeon

Choosing a surgeon may seem daunting. Before you see a doctor, prepare a list of questions so you will make sure to get all the information you need. We have prepared for you some guidelines for choosing your LASIK surgeon to give you more information and to suggest questions you might ask surgeons about laser eye correction surgery.

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