May 1st, 2008 · About 5 percent of patients are unhappy with the results of their LASIK procedure. Some cite lack of information about possible results to be key. The FDA is beginning a LASIK study and wants to hear from those who are dissatisfied.
Apr 30th, 2008 · Two physicians talk about what people should know before they undergo the vision-correction procedure.
Apr 25th, 2008 · The Food and Drug Administration is seeking advice from a panel of outside experts over whether to provide more information to patients about laser eye surgery. They will also hear from Lasik customers who are not satisfied with the results of the surgery.
Jan 17th, 2008 · More than a million people have had LASIK eye surgery to correct vision problems. A new study shows that, overall, the improvements last. Dr. Sydney Spiesel offers tips on how to make sure the surgery works for you.
Oct 19th, 2006 · UCLA's Dr. Rex Hamilton and USC's Dr. James Salz discuss Lasik's success rate, side effects, and the need to tailor expectations to the condition of your eye.
Oct 12th, 2006 · Laser surgery revolutionized eyesight correction ten years ago, and as the technology improves, so do the options. Two new Lasik techniques are making it easier to customize the procedure for the needs of each patient.
Apr 18th, 2005 · NPR's Noah Adams talks with Slate contributor Will Saletan about the growing popularity of LASIK laser vision surgery among athletes. Saletan offers his thoughts about whether performance-enhancing surgery for athletes should be wrapped into the debate over the use of steroids.