LASIK

LASIK is the Abbreviation for Laser In Situ Keratomileusis

LASIK eye surgery is the most common refractive surgical procedure worldwide and nearly one million procedures are performed annually in the United State. LASIK surgery consists of the creation of a corneal flap with either an Intralase (femtosecond laser) or a surgical blade (in medical terms, a “mechanical microkeratome”). The flap is the gently folded back and the excimer laser resurfaces the cornea to a new shape. LASIKhas been approved by the FDA to correct nearsightedness (Myopia), farsightedness (Hyperopia), astigmatism (either combined with nearsightedness or farsightedness), and Presbyopia
(where LASIK is performed on one eye to create monovision).

Use the LASIK video player above by clicking the video titles such as:

What is Refractive Surgery
LASIK: Creating the Flap
LASIK: Applying the Laser Dilation
LASIK: Folding the Flap Back
LASIK: Flap Return and Smooth

Click on the arrow to begin playing the video.

Learn Eye Conditions that LASIK - Refractive Surgery Corrects for:

• Nearsightedness (Myopia)
• Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
• Astigmatism (either combined with nearsighted or farsightedness)
• Presbyopia (Monovision)