LAASIK (PRONOUNCED 'lasik') is a refractive surgical procedure using an excimer laser to reshape the cornea, thereby reducing or eliminating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. By altering the shape of the cornea, light entering the eye focuses directly on the retina for improved vision.
LAASIK (PRONOUNCED 'lasik') is a refractive surgical procedure using an excimer laser to reshape the cornea, thereby reducing or eliminating nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. By altering the shape of the cornea, light entering the eye focuses directly on the retina for improved vision.
LASIK (Latest Advanced Short-sighted Keratomileusis) is a laser vision correction surgery that reshapes the cornea to improve refractive errors, enabling reduced dependence on glasses or contact lenses. In the US, customized LASIK using wavefront technology is popular.
The FDA-approved procedure usually takes 15 minutes per eye, and patients often experience an improvement in vision within a few hours. Possible side effects include dry eyes, glare, halos, double vision, or undercorrection/overcorrection.