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Lasik
If you're tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses, you may wonder whether laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is right for you. After all, LASIK surgery has a good track record and most people are satisfied with the results.
LASIK surgery is a type of refractive eye surgery. During the procedure, an eye surgeon creates a flap in the cornea, and then uses a laser to reshape the cornea and correct focusing problems in the eye. LASIK surgery is most appropriate for people who have a moderate degree of:
Nearsightedness (myopia), in which you see nearby objects clearly, but distant objects are blurry
Farsightedness (hyperopia), in which you can see distant objects clearly, but nearby objects are blurry
Astigmatism, which causes overall blurry vision
A good surgical outcome depends on careful evaluation of your eyes before the surgery.
It’s common for people to have LASIK eye surgery in both eyes on the same day and return to work one or two days later. Vision improves immediately, though it may continue improving for one year.