Details of Laser Eye Surgery

LASIK eye surgery is the best known and most commonly performed laser surgery to correct vision problems. Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) can be an alternative to glasses or contact lenses.

• Nearsightedness (myopia)
• Farsightedness (hyperopia)
• Astigmatism

During LASIK surgery, a special type of cutting laser is used to precisely change the shape of the dome shaped clear tissue at the front of your eye (cornea) to improve vision.

• Dry eyes
• Glare, halos and double vision
• Undercorrections
• Overcorrections
• Astigmatism
• Flap problems
• Regression
• Vision loss or changes