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Patient Information on Vision Correction

Though www.seewithlasik.com is an educational Web site with a primary focus on LASIK, it also provides comprehensive information on the ReZoom, ReSTOR and crystalens presbyopia-correcting IOLs. The site's main purpose, though, is to assist patients in learning more about laser eye surgery, the LASIK procedure, LASIK surgeons and their experience and education, LASIK practice locations, understanding the costs of LASIK and potential risks and complications of LASIK.

The site offers guidance on appropriate use of such next-generation lens solutions as the AcrySof ReSTOR apodized diffractive IOL (Alcon, Fort Worth, Texas), the ReZoom (Advanced Medical Optics, Santa Ana, Calif.) and the crystalens (eyeonics, Aliso Viejo, Calif.). These relatively new lenses are now being used in cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange. Patients and candidates are provided with descriptions of ReSTOR, ReZoom and crystalens implantations, including how each is performed, how the lenses work, when these lenses are best used, and what they can accomplish in terms of improving vision.

Overall, the site provides potential patients with a range of information on the different types of vision correction treatments available to them. A patient information drop-box points users to the answers to many of their most important questions.

The site also provides a questionnaire targeted at possible candidates for each procedure, risks and complications, frequently asked questions, cost and more.

"What is Custom LASIK?" provides an in-depth description of the custom LASIK procedure and displays images to help users get a better grasp of what they can expect.

"Are You A Candidate For LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?" provides a short quiz to aid users in identifying and exploring some of the considerations that may help them to decide if LASIK or Custom LASIK is appropriate.

The www.seewithlasik.com site emphasizes the importance of patient education and discussing any and all questions with a doctor.

If you've discovered a Web site or service that's been useful to you, we'd like to know about it.  E-mail Leslie Goldberg at goldbergl@lwwvisioncare.com or call her at (215) 643-8082,