Copyright 2005 Octocat LtdLASIK - A now common procedureOne of the first things that springs to mind when considering corrective eye surgery is the term, "LASIK". An acronym for "laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis," this rather common procedure is used to correct certain vision problems through refractive surgery.Since its debut in the 1980s, there have been conflicting stories about what LASIK entails and whether or not it's truly successful.Laser eye surgery is typically used for those who suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. Until the advent of LASIK, eyeglasses and contacts were used to treat these issues, but only served as aids
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If you have poor eyesight and you have worn eyeglasses or contact lenses all your life, then you might want to consider LASIK eye surgery. LASIK is the acronym for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileuses. This is a procedure where the patient has to undergo surgery to reduce or totally eliminate a person's poor eyesight. There are certain eye imperfections that cause poor eyesight. Examples of these are: - Astigmatism A person with astigmatism sees 'distorted' imaged which is a result of deformities or irregularities on the lenses of the eyes. - Nearsightedness A person who is nearsighted has a condition called myopia. Here, the patient experiences
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