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Corrective Lenses
 Websites presented in alphabetical order LASIK Eye Surgery 
 Answers to frequently asked questions about LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis), "a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person's dependency on glasses or contact lenses." Includes information on possible risks, finding a doctor, and what to know before, during, and after surgery. Also features a list of FDA-approved lasers and a glossary of related terms. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health. http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/SurgeryandLifeSupport/LASIK/default.htm Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Sep 8, 2009 Medline Plus: Eye Wear
Provides links to resources on eyeglasses and contact lenses. Covers topics such as reading an eyeglasses prescription, selecting eyeglass frames for your face type, buying contact lenses on the Internet, selecting sunglasses and sports eye protectors, and what to do with old glasses. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/eyewear.html Topics: Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Mar 30, 2004 Optics for Teens
This site provides an introduction to the field of optics and its applications in science, engineering, and medicine. Illustrated articles cover concepts such as electromagnetic radiation, lenses and mirrors, reflection and refraction, and the human eye. Includes career information, "online laboratories," a section on optical illusions, lesson plans, and related links. From the Optical Society of America, a professional membership organization. http://www.OpticsForTeens.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Lesson Plans, Medical Treatments & Devices, Physics Last updated Nov 4, 2003 Your Child's Health: Eye Glasses and Contact Lenses
This fact sheet provides basic information about prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses, how to read a prescription, and factors to consider when choosing glasses for children. From the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. http://www.chop.edu/healthinfo/eyeglasses-and-contact-lenses.html Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, The Human Body Last updated Oct 12, 2009 |
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