In 1998 I had the chance to "throw away my glasses" and undergo LASIK. At the time, LASIK was not an FDA-approved procedure, but was being performed "off-label" on lasers that had been approved for another refractive procedure called PRK. LASIK is performed by cutting a flap into the cornea, flipping it back, burning tissue from the middle layer of the cornea (called the stroma), returning the flap to its original position, smoothing it into place and wait for healing to take place.

When we need assistance with our sight the usual aids we use are glasses in the form of frame or contact lenses.

There are a number of reasons why they are inconvenient. They become outdated; they are easily lost; they are easily broken and at times they aren't attractive.

The medical profession's answer to this dilemma has been LASIK "Laser Eye Surgery."

What is Laser Eye Surgery?

This technology, known as the Wavefront Technology allows your physician to 'tailor' a Lasik operation accurately to fit each patient, hence resulting in an even and clear vision.

LASIK has the ability to treat patient's suffering from a wider range of vision disabilities delivering as close to perfect sight as possible. It reduces having to wear glasses or put contact lenses into your eyes. LASIK is the most popular refractive procedure in America with a low amount of complications and a high satisfaction rate. That may make you wonder why the FDA has only approved the use of LASIK among adults aged 18 or older.