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… Nearsightedness (Myopia) On this page: … examinations, and other tests that check vision and eye health are also part of a routine eye examination. Eye … a disease, and a nearsighted eye is otherwise normal and healthy. Weigh your desire to have clear vision without …
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… Search health topics Last updated January 27, 2025 Whether you or your family member has a specific health concern or if you are looking for information about a … place. In this section, we have easy-to-understand health topics on almost anything from acne to zinc deficiency. To …
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… Corneal Ring Implants for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To … (2009). Intrastromal corneal ring segments for low and high myopia. In M Yanoff, JS Duker, eds., Ophthalmology , 3rd … Elsevier. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… LASIK (Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis) for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To … most common laser surgery for correcting nearsightedness (myopia) and astigmatism . LASIK makes a small flap in the … to correct mild to moderate nearsightedness in otherwise healthy eyes. It's also thought to be the best procedure for …
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… PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To … all procedures that correct nearsightedness in otherwise healthy eyes. They may not be the right choice for people who have more severe nearsightedness (high myopia). That's because the results are harder to predict, …
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… Nearsightedness: Should I Have Laser Surgery? Decision Point … surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered by provincial health plans or private health insurance. FAQs What is laser … document some Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) is only …
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… Workplace Health Learning Center Learn about workplace health Whether you work in an office building or on a … on your mental and physical health. Our workplace health topics can teach you how to avoid common problems and …
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… Environmental Health Learning Center Learn about environmental health Harmful substances in the environment—such as radon, … and pesticides—can make you sick. Our environmental health topics can help you learn more about these hazards so you …
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… Men's Health Learning Center Learn about men's health Men have a lot of unique health issues. Our topics can teach you about everything from hair loss to an …
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… Sexual Health Learning Center Learn about sexual health Sexual health can be hard to talk about at any age. … to genital injuries. No matter what the problem, our topics can help you learn more about sexual health and what …
