Vision Problems Main
Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
Astigmatism
Cataracts
Presbyopia
LASIK Surgery Main
Types
Outcomes
Costs
Step-by-Step
Post-Op Care and Recovery
Cataract Surgery Main
Decisions
Outcomes
Costs
Step-by-Step
Post-Op Care and Recovery
Presbyopia Surgery Main
Laser Vision Correction Main
Laser Vision Correction Outcomes
Laser Vision Correction Costs
Laser Vision Correction Step-by-Step
Laser Vision Correction Post-Op Care and Recovery
Lens Replacement Main
Lens Replacement Outcomes
Lens Replacement Main Costs
Lens Replacement Main Step-by-Step
Lens Replacement Post-Op Care and Recovery
Resources
News
Other Surgeries
How to Choose a Surgeon
Testimonials
Links and Downloads
Not sure what a particular term means? Click on words in bold to pull up the glossary tab.
Privacy
The Eye Surgery Education Council provides information and support to help patients and their families make an informed decision about the different types of vision surgery. Developed by members of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the ESEC is backed by the knowledge and expertise of some of the nation’s leading ophthalmologists.
*Copyright © 2010 ASCRS. All Rights Reserved
This site is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Individuals should decide whether to have LASIK, Lens Surgery or Cataract Surgery based on consultations and advice of their eye surgeon and full discussion of the benefits and risk of the procedure. While LASIK, Lens Surgery and Cataract Surgery are generally considered to be safe and effective procedures in correcting vision, individual results may vary. Log In
LASIK Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Presbyopia Surgery
Help Me Choose