Vision Correction

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Vision Correction

Introduction

Ever since the 13th century , the search for ways in creating a cure for correcting the vision of a human person had been a concern for many scientists and doctors . The first pair of glasses or spectacles was discovered through attaching together the handles of two different magnifying lenses . In the following centuries , the continuous research and development in the field of vision correction did not stop . New innovations in the devices offered as well as the surgical procedures

are now available for that is in need to have vision corrected without using eye glasses or contact lenses

Currently , the field of science already developed different mechanisms procedures and devices that could counter the problem of having an imperfect vision . The traditional eye glasses and contact lenses had been modified and are providing better scope of vision for every person who needs it . Lighter and more flexible materials are used in creating contact lenses and glasses which makes it much easier to carry . The hard to correct vision of a person in the past centuries already have an easy fix for many doctors now a days . One of those new innovations is called the LASIK Surgery . The procedure is one of the most popular and controversial procedures that a person could under go to make his or her vision corrected . In this research I would lay down the positive and negative effects of LASIK Surgery and why it should and should not it be continuously practiced by the medical community towards their patients

History of LASIK Surgery

LASIK Surgery also known as (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis which is one of the many procedures that could be undertaken by a patient who is in need to have a better vision or in much serious cases to permanently fix eye problems . For the past 100 years , interest in refractive surgery had always been present . In 1898 , main principles in radial keratotomy were presented by a Dutch professor of Ophthalmology named Lans . In 1930 's , an Ophthalmologist named Sato was able to a revolutionary work in corneal incisions . He was able to attach incisions within the endothelial exterior of the cornea and the epithelial surface . Although he was able to do successful operations for his patients , his technique 's outcome resulted to the late corneal decompensation for most of his patients (Laser Surgery for Eyes , n .p

In the 1970 's , Dr . Fyodorov , a Russian doctor was able to observe a case regarding trauma of the eye and , he brought about the practical application of refractive surgery by means of radial keratotomy . Dr Fyodorov was taking care of a patient , a boy who had his glasses broken which had caused his corneal lacerations . After the boy 's recovery the patient 's vision or refraction was notably less myopic or near-sighted compared to the condition before the accident happened . The discovery made by Dr . Fyodorov launched the research of the past efforts made by other doctors...