LASIK
Refractive surgery procedure
LASIK is a surgical procedure that reshapes the cornea to correct vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
The acronym stands for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis.
A laser removes tissue from the inner cornea after a thin flap is cut and lifted.
She got LASIK and no longer needs glasses.
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
- nearsightednessDefective distant vision
farsightedness · refractive · diopter · monovision · overcorrection · regression · refraction · prescription
One-sided attached cover
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- femtosecondQuadrillionth of a second
- keratectomyCorneal tissue excision
- wavefrontSurface of equal phase
topography · excimer · incision · outpatient · surgeon · ophthalmologist · anesthesia · sterile
Eye's clear outer dome
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- stromaSupportive tissue framework
- flapOne-sided attached cover
- pupilLearner or eye opening
Excited-state diatomic molecule
- femtosecondQuadrillionth of a second
- bladelessHaving no cutting edge
- customHabitual group practice
- trackingMonitoring location over time
myopia
Blurry distance vision
- hyperopiaDifficulty seeing nearby objects
- astigmatismIrregular corneal curvature disorder
- presbyopiaAge-related near vision loss
nearsightedness · farsightedness · refractive · diopter · monovision · overcorrection · regression · refraction · prescription
flap
One-sided attached cover
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- femtosecondQuadrillionth of a second
- keratectomyCorneal tissue excision
wavefront · topography · excimer · incision · outpatient · surgeon · ophthalmologist · anesthesia · sterile · operating
cornea
Eye's clear outer dome
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
- stromaSupportive tissue framework
- flapOne-sided attached cover
pupil · iris · retina · ocular · intraocular · haze · scarring
excimer
Excited-state diatomic molecule
- femtosecondQuadrillionth of a second
- bladelessHaving no cutting edge
- customHabitual group practice
tracking · mapping · precision · calibration
eyesight
Visual perception capacity
- clarityState of being understandable
- acuitySharpness of mind or sight
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
focus · 20/20 · halos · glare · starbursts · blurriness · crisp · clear · improved · restored
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LASIKglasses
Corrective eyewear or tumblers
eyeglasses · spectacles · contact lenses · corrective lenses · reading glasses
LASIKcataract surgery
Procedure replacing clouded eye lens
lens replacement · corneal transplant · vitrectomy · retinal surgery
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