Sometimes, dependence on eyeglasses or contact lenses can become so strenuous that individuals turn to alternative methods of repairing and correcting their vision. Lasik eye surgery is becoming increasingly popular because of its high success percentages. LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, and is a surgery by which the shape of the cornea - the clear covering of the eye - is permanently altered to improve the quality of vision.
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LASIK Eye Surgery - What it Is; What to Expect
Submitted by administrator on Wed, 10/21/2009 - 17:00LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a type of refractive surgical procedure commonly used to correct a variety of vision disorders, including myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. One of several types of refractive surgeries, LASIK surgery is currently preferred over other types because of reduced recovery time and pain for the patient.
How LASIK works:
