LASIK is the most popular refractive surgery procedure. LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. There are newer procedures on the market however they do not have the proven history of LASIK and they tend to be more expensive.

Pick up a national newspaper and you will probably find ads for LASIK surgery. Do not assume that the highest priced surgeons are the best. Below is a short checkilst to see if the surgeons and surgeries provide the kind of treatment that you should be looking for

LASIK eye surgery is meant to be pain-free with instant results. But is it right for you?

What is LASIK?
LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. The surgery is performed in two steps - initially, a metal blade or laser creates a hinged flap in the cornea. This flap is then folded back to reveal the middle secion of the cornea, the stroma. The second step is to user an excimer last to remodel the stroma. The laser vaporizes tissue in a controlled manner to reshape the cornea. No burning with hear or actual cutting is required to vaporize the tissue. Whilst this second step is taking place, your vision will become blurry and you will only be able to see white light surrounding the laser.