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By Carol Pearson
Washington
30 April 2008
 
Lasik Problems

Many states require periodic eye tests when drivers renew their licenses. But they're beginning to wonder whether that's enough to keep highways safe

According to the FDA, most LASIK patients end up with crisper vision. The American Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery says 95 percent of patients worldwide are satisfied with the outcome

Ten years ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved LASIK, eye surgery with a laser that enables people to see without glasses. 
But about five percent of LASIK procedures fail,  and those patients can suffer permanently-ruined vision and incredible pain.  VOA's Carol Pearson has more.

 

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