What is Lasik ?

LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) is a highly advanced and widely performed laser eye surgery that corrects refractive errors such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. This procedure reshapes the cornea to improve how light enters the eye, resulting in clearer vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. The LASIK procedure is quick, typically lasting around 15 minutes for both eyes, and is performed under local anesthesia using numbing eye drops. The surgeon creates a thin flap on the cornea using a microkeratome blade or a femtosecond laser. This flap is then carefully lifted, and an excimer laser is used to reshape the underlying corneal tissue, correcting the refractive error. Once the reshaping is complete, the flap is repositioned, where it naturally adheres without the need for stitches.