Lasik Surgery

What is LASIK Surgery?

LASIK (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) is a type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by ophthalmologists for correcting myopia (short sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness), and astigmatism.   An alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses, Lasik uses a laser to reshape the cornea of the eye so that it changes the focal point of the [...]

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What should I ask my LASIK Surgery?

It’s important to do your homework before selecting a LASIK Surgery. Below, are some questions you can ask prospective surgeons …

How long have you been performing refractive surgery?
You would look at an answer of not less than three years.
How many refractive procedures have you performed in the last 12 months?
What percentage of [...]

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• What is LASIK Surgery?

  LASIK Surgery (Laser-Assisted in situ Keratomileusis) is a type of refractive laser eye surgery performed by ophthalmologists for correcting myopia (short sightedness), hyperopia (long sightedness), and astigmatism. An alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses, Lasik uses a laser to reshape the cornea of the eye so that it changes the focal point of the eye. The procedure takes around 15 minutes, is relatively pain-free and results are almost immediate.