Eye and Vision

Laser Eye Surgery

LASIK, also known as laser-aided situ keratomileusis (LASIK), is a refractive surgery used to treat nearsightedness, hyperopia, and astigmatism. It is frequently referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction. An ophthalmologist will use a laser or microkeratome to reshape the cornea of the eye in order to improve visual acuity during the LASIK surgical procedure. LASIK offers a reliable alternative to spectacles or contact lenses for a large number of people. LASIK is frequently compared to LASEK, PRK, and another cautious corrective technique called photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). In the attentive treatment of refractive errors of vision, all address advances over spiral keratotomy. The phakic intraocular focal point is an alternative to LASIK and PRK for patients with moderate to severe nearsightedness or thin corneas.