: a surgical operation to reshape the cornea for correction of myopia, farsightedness, or astigmatism in which the surface layer of the cornea is separated to create a hinged flap providing access to the inner cornea where varying amounts of tissue are removed by an excimer laser
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Both can be corrected with classes, contacts, and more permanent procedures like LASIK.
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Some have speculated that a future consumer market for BCI would resemble LASIK eye surgery or cosmetic procedures: serious but routine, completed as an elective outpatient procedure and covered by insurance.
—Naveen Rao, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See Me Optometry’s services include comprehensive eye and contact lens exams, dry-eye treatment, LASIK evaluation, consultation on computer vision syndrome and more.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Research funded by the NSF has helped develop 3D printing, AI, doppler radar, kidney matching, LASIK eye surgery, MRI, and countless other innovations.
—Kumar Mehta, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But the special is about a whole lot more, with Buress showing himself to be a wonderful plate-spinner, seamlessly jumping from one disparate topic to the next, from gambling and LASIK surgery, to child actors and deviled actors.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Wang Vision was the first center in the state of TN to perform 3D SMILE & 3D LASIK (18+), 3D Implantable Contact Lens (21+), 3D Forever Young Lens (45+) and 3D Laser Cataract Surgery (60+).
—Kyle Jones, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2024
Pregnancy: Being pregnant can temporarily keep you from undergoing LASIK since your vision can fluctuate while pregnant.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Previous eye surgery, such as LASIK, can cause dry eye symptoms and contribute to nighttime dry eyes.6
Screen Time
Looking at digital screens for hours a day can lead to dry, strained eyes.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
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Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
Some have speculated that a future consumer market for BCI would resemble LASIK eye surgery or cosmetic procedures: serious but routine, completed as an elective outpatient procedure and covered by insurance.
—Naveen Rao, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See Me Optometry’s services include comprehensive eye and contact lens exams, dry-eye treatment, LASIK evaluation, consultation on computer vision syndrome and more.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Research funded by the NSF has helped develop 3D printing, AI, doppler radar, kidney matching, LASIK eye surgery, MRI, and countless other innovations.
—Kumar Mehta, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
But the special is about a whole lot more, with Buress showing himself to be a wonderful plate-spinner, seamlessly jumping from one disparate topic to the next, from gambling and LASIK surgery, to child actors and deviled actors.
—Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Wang Vision was the first center in the state of TN to perform 3D SMILE & 3D LASIK (18+), 3D Implantable Contact Lens (21+), 3D Forever Young Lens (45+) and 3D Laser Cataract Surgery (60+).
—Kyle Jones, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2024
Pregnancy: Being pregnant can temporarily keep you from undergoing LASIK since your vision can fluctuate while pregnant.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Previous eye surgery, such as LASIK, can cause dry eye symptoms and contribute to nighttime dry eyes.6
Screen Time
Looking at digital screens for hours a day can lead to dry, strained eyes.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2024
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“LASIK.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LASIK. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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LASIK
noun
LA·SIK
ˈlā-sik 
: a surgical operation to reshape the cornea for correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism that involves the use of a microkeratome to separate the surface layer of the cornea creating a hinged flap providing access to the inner cornea where varying degrees of tissue are removed by an excimer laser followed by replacement of the corneal flap
called also laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis
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