Tell Me Why

Tell me why people get laser eye treatment

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In part 2 of our Tell Me Why podcast episode, ophthalmologist Dr. Sandip Mitra explains to Maria Botros the differences between laser eye treatments and LASIK, and when each procedure is most appropriate.

  • Laser and LASIK are actually different generations of laser correction, laser came first and LASIK is an advancement for it 
  • Patients have to go through various investigations and meet certain requirements to qualify for laser treatment, it’s not for everybody 
  • 90% of eye disease is preventable, treatable, and reversible