#  Clinical Summary 

 



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## The Problem

Vision correction procedures may reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or corrective lenses—but for some people, the surgery feels too risky.

## The Solution

Ophthalmologists need to explain the expected advantages, disadvantages, outcomes, risks, and benefits of laser vision correction.

## The Way Forward

Sort**Relate**  
Be honest and empathetic  
Listen and address concerns  
Communicate clearly in plain language

**Educate**  
Download and print an [educational handout](http://www.MassEyeAndEar.org/laservision) [PDF] on laser vision correction surgery to better inform your patients

**Refer**  
Visit the [American Academy of Ophthalmology website](https://www.aao.org/) to find qualified refractive surgeons in your area





Sort**[A Good Candidate  
for LASIK](/book/good-candidate-lasik)**  
[](/book/good-candidate-lasik)

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**[A Good Candidate  
for PRK](/eye-insights/6/good-candidate-for-PRK)**  
[](/eye-insights/6/good-candidate-for-PRK)

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**[Considerations for the  
Aging Eye](/eye-insights/6/considerations-for-the-aging-eye)**  
[](/eye-insights/6/considerations-for-the-aging-eye)

   ![Considerations for the Aging Eye](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/eye/files/50-yr-old-woman.jpg?itok=NoJhbFYY) 

 

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