In part 2 of our Tell Me Why podcast episode, ophthalmologist Dr. Sandip Mitra explains to Maria Botros the differences between laser eye treatments and LASIK, and when each procedure is most appropriate.<br />Laser and LASIK are actually different generations of laser correction, laser came first and LASIK is an advancement for it, says Dr. Mitra<br />Dr. Mitra: Patients have to go through various investigations and meet certain requirements to qualify for laser treatment, it’s not for everybody<br />As an ophthalmologist I think prevention is better than cure, says Dr. Mitra <br />Dr. Mitra: 90% of eye disease is preventable, treatable, and reversible <br /><br />Read the full story here: <br /><br />See more videos at https://gulfnews.com/videos<br />Read more Gulf News stories here: https://bit.ly/2HLJ2km
