LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis, a procedure that involves the use of a laser to reshape the cornea of the eye so that refractive capability is improved, treating and correcting a range of vision problems and varying degrees of errors of refraction such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), presbyopia (blurring of vision due to aging), and astigmatism (images appear blurred and distorted).
Lasik surgery today has become highly effective in providing sharper vision and a welcome improvement of the quality of life for many. With over 11 million operations performed worldwide and now with even greater advances in technology, Lasik surgery has become a commonly performed out-patient option.
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