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Finding the right doctor
Whether you’re getting Lasik or PRK, take time to research so you can find the right doctor, suggests
Dr. Cohen. Find out how much experience your doctor has and look for specialty training. He also suggests asking around, word of mouth is usually reliable. Also make sure the laser equipment is no more than three years old, he suggests.
Cost
$500 to $2,000 an eye for either Lasik or PRK.
What’s next?
A new bifocal lens that can be inserted into the eye for far-sighted people who have never received laser eye surgery. “It’s being used in clinical trials for cataract patients,” says Dr. Herzig. “The results have been amazing and people are giving the lenses rave reviews.”
Fun Lasik facts
• Your eyes might not be perfect – but they’ll probably be pretty close.
• Dry-eye syndrome is rare. You may not need to use re-wetting drops afterward.
• Love extreme sports? You can scuba dive, sky dive or climb Mount Everest a week after surgery.
• You can work the next day – or go shopping, if you prefer.
• Toss your old eye makeup to avoid infections – and wait a week before applying any eyeliner, shadow
or mascara.
• Surgery takes about half an hour – or an episode of Joey.
• All clinics are not equal – and neither are their prices. Select your clinic based on surgeon, reputation and knowledge.
Editorial sources:
Dr. Sheldon Herzig, Herzig Eye Institute, 416-929-2020, www.herzig-eye.com • Dr. Mark Cohen, Lasik MD, 1-866-366-2020, www.lasikmd.com
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