By Vance Thompson, MD, Section EditorLearn all about vision surgery, including LASIK and implantable...

1. LASIK & Laser Eye Surgery Guide
By Vance Thompson, MD, Section Editor
Learn all about vision surgery, including LASIK and implantable lenses (IOLs), in this collection of
informative articles written by experts in vision care.
Here you'll find detailed information about types of laser eye surgery, current prices for LASIK and
other vision correction surgery options.
Browse the Table of Contents below, or start by reading our vision correction surgery basics article.
Table of Contents
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LASIK Fear Factor Quiz - Sponsored Section
This interactive guide will help you determine your "fear factor" about Lasik by addressing some of
the most common concerns and separate fact from fiction so you can better understand the truth
about Lasik and make an informed decision.
My LASIK Journey Guide - Sponsored Section
This useful guide provides the answers to all of your questions about LASIK, whether you're just
starting your research or want information about the procedure and follow-up epi lasik singapore
care.
Ask the LASIK Surgeon
Use the form to ask Dr. Andrew Caster your question about LASIK.
Custom LASIK Q&A
A prominent U.S. Navy eye surgeon explains why he favors custom LASIK.

2. Debate: Blade Vs. Bladeless LASIK
Two very experienced LASIK surgeons give us their opinions on a much-debated topic: Should the
flap-cutting device in LASIK be a microkeratome blade or a second laser?
What You Should Know About LASIK:
Types of LASIK and Other Laser Eye Surgery:
The iLASIK Procedure - Sponsored Section
Learn about this advanced laser vision correction procedure for nearsightedness, farsightedness and
astigmatism.
Alternatives to Laser Eye Procedures:
Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
Want to toss your reading glasses or bifocals? Find out what you can do right now, as well as what
investigational procedures might be available in the future.
Departments
Refractive Surgery News / LASIK & PRK FAQ
LASIK Surgeon Directory
Read sponsored profiles of LASIK specialists in more than 150 U.S. metropolitan areas as well as
Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region.
About LASIK
LASIK is a surgical procedure that uses a laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and/or
astigmatism. In LASIK, a thin flap in the cornea is created using either a microkeratome blade or a
femtosecond laser. The surgeon folds back the flap, then removes some corneal tissue underneath
using an excimer laser. The flap is then laid back in place, covering the area where the corneal
tissue was removed.

3. With nearsighted people, the goal of LASIK is to flatten the too-steep cornea; with farsighted people,
a steeper cornea is desired. LASIK can also correct astigmatism by smoothing an irregular cornea
into a more normal shape.
If you are considering LASIK eye surgery, your first step is to choose a good LASIK surgeon who can
evaluate whether LASIK is right for you. Your LASIK surgeon will examine your eyes to determine
their health, what kind of vision correction you need, and how much laser ablation (corneal tissue
removal) is required. The doctor will also ask about any health conditions that may disqualify you
altogether for LASIK surgery.
If you are not a candidate for LASIK, you may qualify for another laser eye surgery such as PRK
(similar to LASIK but without the flap), LASEK, or epi-LASIK. There are also non-laser vision
correction procedures. Your prescription and eye structure will be considered to help determine
which procedure is best for you.
LASIK is an outpatient procedure, so you don't have to stay at the surgery center overnight. The
LASIK surgeon uses a computer to adjust the laser for your particular prescription. You will be
asked to look at a target light for a short time while the laser sends pulses of light to painlessly
reshape your cornea. The actual LASIK surgery usually takes less than five minutes.
Read an expanded description of LASIK / Read about LASIK results
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