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Laser eye surgery (LASIK): Laser reshaping of the cornea to reduce the need for glasses. It is done for short sight, long sight or astigmatism in suitable adults.
Laser reshaping of the cornea to reduce the need for glasses.
Short sight, long sight or astigmatism in suitable adults.
Stop contact lenses before tests.
Dry eye, glare, under- or over-correction.
Vision improves within days.
What is lasik?
Laser reshaping of the cornea to reduce the need for glasses.
Why is lasik done?
Short sight, long sight or astigmatism in suitable adults.
How do I prepare for lasik?
Stop contact lenses before tests.
How long is recovery after lasik?
Vision improves within days.
What are the risks of lasik?
Dry eye, glare, under- or over-correction.
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references