Friday, March 7, 2008

Source and summary

Richard Korman, Toddi Gutner. (1997, January). Eye Surgery? Take a Close Look. Business Week,(3511), 102. Retrieved March 2, 2008, from Research Library database. (Document ID: 10916010).

When correcting nearsightedness the curve of the cornea is flattened. This causes the light to be refracted onto the retina, which is in the back of the eye. This surgery can cost up to $2,500 per eye. This surgery is not covered by insurance. Surgeons believe that the use of glasses and contacts will disappear. There are 66 million people who use glasses and/or contacts.

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