LASIK
Laser Assisted in-situ keramtomileusis, or LASIK, the most commonly performed type of laser surgery, is generally a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of common vision problems. Specifically, LASIK involves the use of a laser to permanently change the shaper of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye.

LASIK is a quick and often painless procedure, and for the majority of patients, the surgery improves vision and eliminates the need for corrective eyewear. However, as LASIK is a surgical procedure conducted on a delicate part of the eye, it is crucial that patients are well educated on the benefits and risks of the procedure, understand the importance of a thorough screening, and maintain realistic expectations about the procedure’s outcome.

Laser Assisted In-situ Keratomelusis (LASIK) begins with making a thin flap on the surface of the cornea. Next, the flap is gently lifted and the excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea by removing a thin layer of tissue from the center of the cornea stroma. The flap is then repositioned to complete the procedure. LASIK is performed on a wide range of refractive errors including farsightedness and nearsightedness. LASIK can be applied with moderate and high astigmatism.