These are some relevant websites and references you may want to explore prior to having laser or non laser vision correction. Or, if you are a co-manageing physician these site will provide additional resources for review and study. It is important to realize that some of the information may be outdated or erroneous.

Websites:

• American Academy of Ophthalmology: www.eyenet.org
• American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery: www.ascrs.org
• International Society of Refractive Surgery: www.isrs.org
• American College of Eye Surgeons and American Board of Eye Surgery: www.aces-abes.org/
• Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance: www.usaeyes.com
• FDA CDRH LASIK Eye Surgery: www.fda.gov/cdrh/lasik/
• The LASIK Institute: www.lasikinstitute.org
• Surgical Eyes: www.surgicaleyes.org
• Visx Excimer Lasers: www.visx.com
• Alcon Summit Autonomous: www.autonomous.com
• Intacs, Intracorneal Ring Segments: www.keravision.com
• Ophtec's Artisian Lens: www.ophtec.com/ophtec.htm
• Lasersight Excimer Laser: www.lase.com

Other Suggested Resources:

The Eye Laser Miracle: The Complete Guide to Better Vision. Andrew I. Caser, M.D., Ballantine Books, New York, 1997

Beyond Glasses! The Consumer's Guide to Laser Vision Correction. Franette Armstrong, UC Books, Pacific Grove, California, 1998

How to See Like a Hawk When You're Blind As A Bat: Matthew Ehrlich, M.D., Doctors Advice Press, Inc., Venice, Florida, 1999

In Search of 20/20: Everything You Need to Know About Laser Eye Sergery. Arun Lakra, M.D. and Howard Gimbel, M.D., GES, Calgary, Canada, 1997

LASIK Vision Correction: Stephen S. Dudley M.D. F.A.C.S., MedWorld Publishing

 

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