What is LASIK?
The name "LASIK" is short for Laser In-situ Keratomileusis. Like Photorefractive Keratectomy, which utilizes the Excimer Laser™, LASIK reshapes the cornea with laser technology. The shape of the cornea determines whether you are nearsighted, farsighted, have astigmatism, or have normal vision. The Excimer Laser emits a "cool" laser light that removes microscopic amounts of tissue with extreme precision. Physicians program the laser to sculpt your corneas.