Vision correction has come a long way since the early days of radial keratotomy (RK), which involved manual incisions in the cornea. In the late 1980s, laser technology revolutionized the field by making procedures more precise and safer. Today, LASIK Eye Surgery and PRK are considered the standard of care for laser vision correction. Both use computer-guided excimer lasers to reshape the cornea with exceptional accuracy.
LASIK Eye Surgery uses a cool ultraviolet laser beam to reshape the cornea under a thin flap created on its surface. This painless and highly accurate process improves how the eye focuses light, reducing or even eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. Because only microscopic layers of tissue are removed, healing is fast, and most patients notice improved vision within a day or two. LASIK continues to be one of the most trusted procedures for long-term vision correction.
