NEJM -- Use of Lasers for Vision Correction of Nearsightedness and Farsightedness

The July 29, 2004 issue of NEJM has a "Clinical Practice" article on lasers for myopia. The article, meant for non-ophthalmologists, succintly describes PRK, LASIK and LASEK, their indications, contra-indications and complications.

For many of us radiologists who wear spectacles, this article may be of interest.

All NEJM articles have full-text access from India.