The Development of Lasik Eye Surgery

Lasik eye surgery is a refractive surgery that using the assistance of lasers. The lasers produce small incisions along the edge of cornea to flatten it and change the shape. "Lasik" is an anagram for "Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis."

Changing the Shape of the Cornea

Eyeglasses were for me when I was ten. Every year thereafter, my father would take me to New York City, where a pair of eye glasses were cheaper than any in New Jersey. And, the frames were fashionable. (Yes, I worried about that when I was ten.) Then, for at least five more years, we would go again annually for another pair with a stronger prescription. My eyes became more nearsighted as I advanced through my teenage years.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has started investigating some previously unreported LASIK side effects, including blurred vision and dry eyes, as reported by The Associated Press. The negative longterm side effects of the LASIK procedure are relatively unknown, as the technique is still in its infancy.

LASIK is one of the best types of corrective eye surgery. The term LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. This procedure can permanently reshape the cornea, which is the clear covering of the front of the eye with the help of a laser. LASIK is performed on millions of people every year. There are a wide variety of different optical lasers. This procedure can be used to correct near and far sightedness as well as astigmatism.