
Did you know that LASIK, or "laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis," is the most commonly performed laser eye surgery to treat
myopia (nearsightedness),
hyperopia (farsightedness) and
astigmatism?
Did you know that
refractive surgery, like LASIK procedure reshapes the
cornea to enable light entering the eye to be properly focused onto the
retina for clearer vision?
Did you know that in LASIK SURGERY in most cases, is pain-free and completed within 15
minutes for both eyes?
Did you know that LASIK improved vision without
eyeglasses or
contact lenses and can usually be seen in as little as 24 hours?
Did you know that there are a number of vision correction surgeries are available, such as
PRK and
LASEK laser eye surgery and
phakic IOL surgery?

Did you know that when LASIK Surgery is eye surgeon uses either a mechanical surgical tool called a
microkeratome or a
femtosecond laser to create a thin, circular "flap" in the cornea?
Did you know that the surgeon then folds back the hinged flap to access the underlying cornea (called the
stroma) and removes some corneal tissue using an
excimer laser?
hinged flap to access the underlying cornea

Did you know that LASIK Laser eye surgery offers numerous benefits and can dramatically
improve your quality of life?
Did you know that most people achieve 20/20 vision or better
after the surgery, but
LASIK results do vary?
Did you know that after LASIK surgery you may still need to wear glasses or contact lenses following laser
vision correction, though your prescription level typically will be much
lower than before?
While the procedure has an excellent safety profile, post-operative
LASIK complications
can occur and may include infection or night glare (starbursts or halos
that are most noticeable when you're viewing lights at night, such as
while you're driving).
Did you know that with LASIK surgery you also may still need
reading glasses once you reach your 40s, due to a normal age-related loss of near vision called
presbyopia?
Now if you didn't know, now you know...
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