SynopsisNearly 3.6 million Americans have their vision surgically corrected annually; it is the most commonly performed surgery in the nation. Even so, many people find themselves feeling anxious about the procedure. Author Robert K. Maloney is an experienced ophthalmologist who has performed thousands of vision correction surgeries. Not only is he an expert at performing these surgeries, he is a compassionate physician who understands the kinds of questions and concerns people have. In this book he covers LASIK and PRK surgeries, the differences between RLE and ICL, the implantable contact lens, refractive lens exchanges, how to choose a surgeon, and the newest vision correction surgery techniques., Nearly 3.6 million Americans have their vision surgically corrected annually; it is the most commonly performed surgery in the nation. Even so, many people find themselves feeling anxious about the procedure. Author Robert K. Maloney is an experienced ophthalmologist who has performed thousands of vision correction surgeries. Not only is he an expe, Thinking about Vision Correction Surgery? Are you tired of the limitations of glasses or the daily discomfort of contact lenses? Vision correction surgery can offer you freedom from glasses and contacts and give you crisp, clear vision. Ophthalmologist Robert Maloney, M.D., is one of the world's preeminent eye surgeons. He has performed more than 55,000 vision correction procedures and has personally undergone vision correction surgery on his own eyes. Now, in Life without Glasses, he discusses the latest advances in today's most popular vision correction surgeries, including LASIX, PUK, implantable contact lenses, and lens exchange surgery. Dr. Maloney will help you understand your options and answer questions such as: Am I a good candidate for vision correction surgery? How is each procedure performed? What is the recovery period like? Will I have better than 20/20 vision? How do I choose a qualified surgeon? Book jacket.