Laser Eye Surgery by Rabin Maskey (000732304) https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery Innovative Eye Care en-us 2018-12-08 01:20:01 UTC 2025-04-01 03:42:00 UTC hello@padlet.com The Issue: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312451814 "The gift of sight is one of the most cherished senses in our body . . . (Bell, 2018)"
Figure 1: Laser Eye Surgery (Lowe, 2014)]]> 2018-12-08 01:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312451814 The Issue: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312453586 WHO estimates that 1.8 billion people have some form of vision impairment (WHO, 2018), out of which 65% have nearsightedness, 32% have farsightedness and 3% are blind.  80% of such impairment are considered avoidable. Uncorrected refractive error in eyes is one of them that can be cured with the use of eyeglasses.
Figure 2: Global vision impairment status (WHO, 2018)]]> 2018-12-08 01:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312453586 The Issue: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312454123 Wearing eyeglasses is inconvenient for daily chores and active sports.
Figure 3: Inconveniences of wearing eyeglasses (wikiHow, n.d.)]]> 2018-12-08 02:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312454123 The Innovation: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312455170 Among various types of treatment for correcting refractive error in the eyes, Laser Eye Surgery - LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)  is one of the trending option.
Figure 4: Doctor performs LASIK eye surgery (Carolinas Centers for Sight, 2018)]]> 2018-12-08 02:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312455170 The Innovation: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312456748 The LASIK has a simple process and takes approximately about 15 minutes per eyes to operate.
Figure 5: LASIK eye surgery procedure (Huan, 2016)]]> 2018-12-08 02:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312456748 Outcome: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312460003 Though LASIK procedure is beneficial, many of the poor vision impairment patients cannot afford it. Some of the institutes like Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Nepal helps the patients who cannot afford the cost but the surgery is very critical for them, by providing discounts or waive full fees]]> 2018-12-08 03:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312460003 Local Application: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312460840 ". . . . thousands of Canadians are turning to laser eye surgery to correct their vision and eliminate their dependency on glasses or contact lenses" (www.canada.ca, 2012).
Figure 6: Information about laser eye surgery in Canada (Olympia Benefits Inc., 2018)]]> 2018-12-08 03:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312460840 Conclusion: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312461562 Vision impairment is a global health issue. LASIK procedure of laser eye surgery is one of the latest technologies and is simple, quick and less invasive surgery for giving better vision and liberate the patients of their dependencies on eyeglasses and contact lenses. 
Such technologies and innovations will develop into more efficient and economical forms in future and will reach the patients around the world.]]> 2018-12-08 04:05:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312461562 References: rabin_maskey1 https://padlet.com/rabin_maskey1/laser_eye_surgery/wish/312461754 Lowe, S. (2014, July). 5 laser eye surgery myths debunked [Online Image]. Retrieved December 7, 2018 from http://home.bt.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/5-laser-eye-surgery-myths-debunked-11363920631531 . /Copyright 2014 by BT. Reprinted as per fair dealing policy

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