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The word LASIK is an acronym for Laser- Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) and is currently a popular surgical procedure that is being performed by Eye Doctors to improve vision by correcting refractory errors.

The surgery improves the vision in patients who have nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK surgery usually takes less than one minute per eye. Treatment involves reshaping the cornea - the protruding portion of surface of the eye - to improve vision.

LASIK EYE SURGERY

In 1990, Dr.Lucio Buratto of Italy and Dr.Loannis Pallikaris of Greece pioneered the LASIK technique. They blended two prior techniques, Keratomileusis and photo refractive keratectomy effectively, to discover the LASIK technique, which is popularly used in the corrective refractive surgery.

Dr Jose Barraquer in 1990 in Colombia developed a device that could cut thin flaps in the cornea and alter its shape. This device was the 'Microkeratome' and the procedure was called keratomileusis. The basis of LASIK surgical technique is reshaping the cornea to correct refrectory errors.
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Posted by:  advanced123  Posted on: 04/03/2013
Very helpful information on Lasik!



Posted by:  roni28(Guest)  Posted on: 03/14/2013
can a diabetic patient also do lasik surgery?????



Posted by:  pkp_bang(Guest)  Posted on: 02/18/2013
Which is the best hostpital to under go LASIK suregery in Bangalore or Chennai?



Posted by:  lasereyesurgery(Guest)  Posted on: 08/29/2012
Very helpful and genuine information about laser eye surgery. I will share this information with my patients.



Posted by:  mohd.malick  Posted on: 08/06/2012
Can u plz suggest me some best eye doctors in marathwada region for lasik eye surgery?



Posted by:  divya07(Guest)  Posted on: 08/02/2012
I am planning to go for Lasik surgery,how many days of rest is needed and is there is any restriction on working with computer just after the surgery?



Posted by:  kumar.28(Guest)  Posted on: 07/10/2012
i want a zyoptix. Doctors recommended me. let me know the cost of two eyes treatment



Posted by:  alenwilliams  Posted on: 07/01/2012
I am planning to go for LASIK surgery.so please tell me is it relevant for me to go for such a surgery and would it help me to get a better eyesight for entering into defence jobs.At the time of my medical examination for defence services would doctors will easily get to know that i had undergone such a surgery.



Posted by:  gomzee1991(Guest)  Posted on: 06/27/2012
my power is just -0.75 in right and -0.50 in left.Can LASIK treatment can be done for me?? please help.



Posted by:  eyesurgery  Posted on: 06/19/2012
Thanks for this wonderful discussion on laser eye surgery as I am also going for laser eye treatment. Wow LASIK eye treatment usually takes less than one minute per eye. Informative post.




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