WELCOME TO THE KARAS VISION CENTRE HOMEPAGE This web site has been established to assist those who are looking for freedom from glasses and contact lenses through the miracle of refractive surgery. The Karas Vision Centre is located in Richmond Hill, in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada, and has helped over 10,000 people enjoy life without being completely dependent on glasses or contact lenses.

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Dr. Y. Karas, considered one of the world's leading eye surgeons, has operated the Centre since 1982. He has earned a reputation as an authority in the full range of procedures including Radial Keratotomy (RK), Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) and related laser surgeries (used in treatment of people who are nearsighted), as well as having helped developed the latest in techniques used in correcting farsighted vision. It is Dr. Karas' greatest concern that those seeking eye surgery will carefully consider the pros and cons of all treatments available. This web site provides a wealth of information which will help you to understand the implications of the kinds of treatments currently popular amongst today's eye surgeons. In the following links you will discover many of the basic concepts required to gain insight on the type of options you have, however, only a qualified surgeon and a thorough examination will determine which procedure is best. When you are ready, Dr. Karas would be pleased to provide his expert services and welcome you into a new world of clear vision.

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