👁️ Is LASIK Eye Surgery Going Out of Date? 👁️

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🌟 Did you know that traditional LASIK is being replaced by a new procedure called SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction)? SMILE offers a safer option with fewer complications like dry eyes and other issues.

🤔 Despite the advantages, 95% of doctors in America still prefer traditional LASIK. Why? It boils down to habit and the training they received during their residencies. Many are reluctant to switch, even though they could learn the new technique.

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Ming Wang, a world-class cataract and LASIK eye surgeon based in Nashville, TN, weighs in on this shift. Dr. Wang is the founding director of the internationally renowned Wang Vision Institute and the co-founder of the non-profit organization the Common Ground Network.

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