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Many ophthalmology practices in the Philadelphia area perform LASIK laser eye surgery. LASIK is used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism (a common condition where the cornea varies from being sphere-shaped). There is an abundance of medical education and hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Perhaps partly due to that factor, health care professionals can readily be found, and LASIK surgeons are no exception. LASIK practices are also located in a number of Philadelphia suburbs including King of Prussia, Conshohocken, and Plymouth Meeting. New LASIK TechnologiesMany Philadelphia surgeons are on the leading edge of practice, and are quick to integrate new technologies, procedures and therapies into their practices. In the area of refractive surgery, this includes LASIK variations such Epi-LASIK and IntraLASIK, which is a "bladeless" LASIK. LASIK AlternativesAnyone in the Philadelphia area considering LASIK should also learn about LASEK and PRK. These are not new procedures, but they are established alternatives to LASIK which may be appropriate, or even preferred, for some refractive surgery patients. Custom LASIKOther LASIK variations which are commonly performed in the Philadelphia area include custom LASIK, which uses wavefront technology to create a topographical map of the cornea, resulting in a more customized treatment. In addition, monovision LASIK addresses presbyopia, which is the inability of the eye to focus and both near and distance as a result of aging. To learn more about Philadelphia LASIK surgeons, use the LASIK Philadelphia Directory.
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