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We're talking about healthy vision this week on Healthwatch. Vision correction surgery like LASIK has become so advanced that more and more people are able to get rid of glasses and contact lenses. Doctors at UT Southwestern Medical Center say surgery is available to correct almost all prescriptions and focusing abnormalities like nearsightedness and astigmatism. Eyesight can be corrected to a finer level of detail than ever before.
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Dr. Wayne Bowman, a UT Southwestern ophthalmologist, says this means doctors have an even greater level of responsibility. As the ability to correct eyes increases, so does the need for doctors to be meticulous about the position of the laser. If you're considering having LASIK or other vision correcting surgery, you need to make sure you're seeing a doctor who is qualified and experienced in performing the procedure.
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May 2005
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