What Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery?
What Is LASIK Laser Eye Surgery? LASIK Laser Eye Surgery (Laser-assisted In-situ Keratomileusis) is an elective surgical procedure to correct common vision problems such as hyperopia (far-sightedness), myopia (near-sightedness), presbyopia (natural ageing of the eyes) and/or astigmatism. The procedure uses an extremely accurate femtosecond laser to create a very thin flap of tissue in the outer cornea – the front of the eye. The flap is then gently folded back allowing the surgeon to remove a precise amount of corneal…
