LASIK Eye Surgery Information & News

LASIK (Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis) is a surgical vision-correction procedure that permanently reshapes the cornea of the eye using an excimer laser.

Despite anxiety related to potential LASIK complications, patient survey data indicates strongly positive post-surgery satisfaction results.

For a Successful LASIK Surgery: Our primary recommendation is to find a caring, detail-oriented local LASIK eye surgeon with a verifiable history of results, e.g., a member of various professional ophthalmic associations, good patient reviews, publications in reputable medical journals, etc.

More About LASIK:

• LASIK Surgery Basics (FTC): Very good, interactive FAQ page with categorized questions about the LASIK procedure, how to determine if you are a LASIK candidate, surgery risks & expectations, LASIK alternatives (PRK, IOL, etc.)
• FDA's LASIK Surgery Page: Learn more about the LASIK procedures and LASIK devices from the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration).
• Mayo Clinic LASIK Surgery: Visit the Mayo Clinic's LASIK page for an overview of LASIK, why LASIK is performed, the risks of LASIK, how to prepare for LASIK, etc.
• Facts About LASIK Complications (American Academy of Ophthalmology): LASIK — as with all surgical procedures — may involve certain risks. These pages from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) provide some details about these risks and what questions to ask your LASIK surgeon or ophthalmologist about LASIK and related vision correction surgeries, such as SMILE, PRK, iDesign, etc.