Lasik History

What Is Lasik? (video)

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Jun 26 2009

By Kevin Stith

LASIK is an acronym referring to the medical procedure of Laser Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis, which is intended to correct the vision of those who depend on glasses or contact lenses for flawless vision. It is a refractive laser eye surgery performed by ophthalmologists and is considered an ideal alternative to PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy. Compared to PRK, a LASIK surgery requires lesser time for recovery including the overall experience being painless.

LASIK Laser Eye Treatment

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Jun 24 2009

By Mathew Dawson
LASIK laser eye treatment is a surgical procedure that corrects nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. The name, LASIK, is actually an acronym.  It stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, a procedure which has been made possible only as a result of global collaboration.