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A chemistry professor trying to heat cartilage with electricity made a mistake that could change eye surgery. Michael Hill at Occidental College accidentally used too little current in his experiment—and stumbled upon a discovery that might replace LASIK with a gentler treatment that reshapes corneas without ever cutting the eye. The discovery may offer hope for the millions of people living with poor vision who want an alternative to glasses and contact lenses but are wary of LASIK’s risks. While laser eye surgery is generally successful, it involves cutting into the eye and can cause complications including dry eyes, vision problems, and in rare cases, severe side effects. Happy Accident Behind the Discovery The breakthrough happened entirely by chance when Hill and his collaborator, Dr. Brian Wong, a professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at the University of California–Irvine, were frustrated with their attempts to reshape cartilage using lasers. Hill said that they deci...

What is eye bag surgery? Eye bag surgery, also called blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid, is a cosmetic procedure that helps correct lose skin, excess fat, and wrinkles of the lower eye area. As you age, your skin naturally loses elasticity and fat padding. This can make the lower eyelid appear puffy, wrinkled, and baggy. Lower eyelid surgery can make the undereye smoother, creating a more youthful look. Eye bag surgery cost? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons , the average cost of eyelid surgery is $3,026. This price can vary by region, experience of the surgeon, and other factors. This is the cost for the surgery itself and doesn’t include costs for operating room facilities and anesthesia which will vary depending on your location and needs. Because the procedure is usually elective, your insurance likely won’t cover the costs. The costs will increase if you have both upper and lower eyelid surgery. Your surgeon can provide an estimation of costs prior to surge...