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Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann may require a second LASIK procedure to correct his vision issues. He currently suffers from blurry vision and dryness in his left eye. He has an appointment with his ophthalmologist today to determine whether he will require additional laser eye surgery to repair the condition.

McCann went for LASIK surgery after the 2007 season and experienced no vision problems throughout the 2008 season. If he needs additional surgery, he will most likely spend some time on the disabled list while his eyes heal. McCann has been taking antibiotic ointment drops to help with his condition. He is currently mired in a 1-for-20 slump.

Before doctors recommend a second LASIK procedure for McCann, they will try to determine the exact cause of the problem. Doctors are currently uncertain whether the problem stems from dryness, an irritant, or a tear-duct tissue.

If doctors do decide to go forward with additional LASIK, it will most likely be a minor operation to correct issues stemming from his first surgery.

McCain is not the only prominent baseball player considering LASIK at the moment. Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was supposed to have LASIK performed last month, but decided to put the procedure off until the end of the season.

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As a result of the many rapid advances in LASIK technology, laser eye surgery has become increasingly popular over the last decade. Many people across the country have opted for LASIK surgery as an alternative to the hassles of dealing with contact lenses or eye glasses on a daily basis.

But how do you know if the surgery is right for you?

An ideal candidate for LASIK is over the age of 18 with a moderate refractive error (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism). Results are not always as consistent for people with very strong prescriptions. Furthermore, your vision must be stable for one to two years in order to undergo laser eye surgery.

There are a few other factors that will affect whether or not LASIK is right for you. If you have an irregularly shaped cornea or an overly thin cornea, you will run a greater risk of complications. Also, if you are prone to dry eyes before having LASIK, you will most likely experience severe dry eyes after your surgery. You may want to think carefully about this before opting for the procedure.

Overall, LASIK has become very routine and safe and yields a very high percentage of successful procedures. The satisfaction rate among LASIK patients is one of the highest for any elective surgery procedure. So if you are sick and tired of wearing contacts or glasses every day, you may want to consult your ophthalmologist to see if LASIK is right for you.

You can use the links at the bottom of the page to find a qualified LASIK surgeon in your area.

Recently, 19 separate studies on patient satisfaction have revealed that almost all LASIK patients are happy with the results of their surgery. These studies analyzed data spanning almost 20 years. According to the findings, approximately 95% of patients were satisfied with the results of their LASIK surgery.

This data indicates that LASIK compares very favorably with other elective surgery procedures. In fact, it has one of the highest success and satisfaction rates of any elective procedure.

The studies conducted analyzed data from LASIK patients in Egypt, France, India, Iran, Ireland, the Netherlands, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, the U.A.E., Great Britain, and the United States. The satisfaction rates were relatively consistent for each country studied.

In the studies focusing on myopia, 95.3% of the 1,901 patients surveyed indicated that they were satisfied with their results. In the studies focusing on hyperopia procedures, 96.3% of the 297 patients questioned were satisfied.

The results were also consistent over time. The satisfaction rate for patients who underwent LASIK between 1995 and 2000 was 96%. Between 2001 and 2003, the rate was 94.6%, a difference that is not statistically significant.

Due to rapid advances in LASIK technology, the procedure has become very safe, efficient, and routine in recent years. With such high satisfaction rates, LASIK ranks among one of the most effective elective procedures available.

You can use the links at the bottom of this page to find a qualified LASIK surgeon in your area.

More than 700,000 Americans opt for LASIK surgery each year to correct refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Advances in LASIK technology have made the procedure routine and relatively safe, and the vast majority of LASIK patients are very happy with the results. However, complications do occur from time to time, and there are many people who end up regretting their decision to undergo LASIK.

Sadly, many of these cases could be easily avoided by more thorough screening by the ophthalmologist during the diagnostic process. By making sure a person is an ideal candidate for LASIK, ophthalmologists can severely reduce the instances of poor results and dissatisfied patients.

The most common complications from LASIK include dry eyes and night vision problems, such as halos, glare, or starbursts. Some patients may also experience double vision after their procedure. The instances of these complications could be reduced by screening out poor candidates who have dry eyes, large pupils, or irregularly shaped corneas.

However, there is another factor in determining candidacy for LASIK that has nothing to do with your eyes. A recent study indicates that people who are prone to depression are three times as likely to be dissatisfied with their LASIK results as patients who are less prone to depression. By screening for depression before deciding to perform LASIK on a patient, ophthalmologists can substantially increase the satisfaction rate of their patients.

You can use the links at the bottom of this page to find a qualified LASIK surgeon in your area.