Laser-in-situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK, is a procedure use to correct or reduce various degrees of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The goal is to reduce or eliminate the patient's need for glasses, or contact lenses.
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The Intralase laser is used to make the corneal flap.
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The corneal flap is folded back. |
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The Excimer Laser is applied, delivering pulses of light that remove microscopic layers of the cornea, reshaping the surface.
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The corneal flap is returned, and bonds without the need for stitches. |
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