LASIK (Laser in situ keratectomy) is a popular laser eye surgery that involves using lasers to reshape the front surface (cornea) of your eyes so that you can focus better. It can correct several refractive errors such as, short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism.
The LASIK procedure is usually done under local anaesthesia and should take no more than 30 minutes.
Although rare, there may be some risks involve with LASIK surgery
- Unwanted vision changes (under correction/overcorrection of vision)
- Glare, holos & double vision
- Dry eyes
- Astigmatism
- Flap problems
References:
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/laser-eye-surgery-and-lens-surgery/
- https://111.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/l/article/longsightedness(hypermetropia)/#Treatment
- https://www.memorial.com.tr/en/departments/eye-center
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/laser-eye-surgery-and-lens-surgery/#:~:text=LASIK%20%E2%80%93%20this%20is%20done%20with,stays%20in%20place%20without%20stitches.