Click here to find a doctor in your area   LASIK laser eye surgery procedure Laser in-situ keratomileusis The LASIK procedure uses both surgery and a laser to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Laser in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, is considered safe and effective for patients with low to high myopia, with or without astigmatism, and low to moderate hyperopia. LASIK Procedure: 1) A thin flap, slightly thicker than a human hair, is created. It looks like a perfect soft contact lens. The flap is moved to the side temporarily. 2) The excimer laser removes a minute amount of the cornea beneath the flap. The thickness removed is thinner than a human hair. The pattern of cornea removed depends on the correction necessary. 3) The flap is placed back over the cornea. The treated area is completely covered with the flap.The flap sticks down and adheres within several minutes.

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