What is LASIK (laser in-situ keratomileusis)
LASIK (laser in-situ
keratomileusis) is eye surgery which corrects myopia or nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism. LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ
Keratomileusis (vision correction laser surgery). LASIK eye surgery is
corrective eye surgery in which laser is used. A flap of the corneal surface is
lifted and a thin layer of underlying tissue is removed.
Myopia or nearsightedness,
farsightedness and astigmatism are often caused because of focusing errors that
can be corrected or treated by changing shape of the cornea. Eye cornea
football-shaped causes astigmatism more steep shape causes nearsightedness and
too flat shape causes farsightedness. LASIK surgeon reshapes cornea and uses a
laser to remove microscopic cells in the layer under flap of corneal surface.
After few minutes, the surgeon completes his work and puts the flap back in
place which works like bandage as patient’s eyes repair. After LASIK eye
surgery patient sees with improved vision.
