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LASIK surgery.

T S Wilson1

  • 1Dulaney Eye Institute, Towson, Md., USA.

AORN Journal
|May 23, 2000
PubMed
Summary
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Laser vision correction (LASIK) reshapes the cornea to improve eyesight. Millions worldwide benefit from this refractive surgery, with over 420,000 procedures in the US in 1998.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Refractive Surgery

Background:

  • Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a surgical procedure designed to correct vision.
  • It functions by reshaping the cornea to improve focus on the retina.

Observation:

  • In 1998, the United States saw approximately 420,000 LASIK procedures performed.
  • Globally, around two million individuals had already undergone LASIK vision correction by 1998.

Findings:

  • LASIK effectively improves visual acuity by altering corneal shape.
  • The procedure offers a significant solution for vision correction.

Implications:

  • The widespread adoption of LASIK indicates its efficacy and patient satisfaction.
  • LASIK represents a major advancement in ophthalmic surgery for vision correction.