LASIK

noun

LA·​SIK ˈlā-sik 

: 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

Examples of LASIK in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now there’s other cosmetic surgeries that have a lot more data and safety behind them, like LASIK. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026

From its early work with LASIK to performing a high volume of procedures across the New York metropolitan area, the practice has built a strong reputation in refractive surgery. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026

Lara’s pre-operative test results were abnormal, and revealed clear signs of keratoconus, making LASIK unsuitable. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026

Researchers found that athletes who have had LASIK surgery are especially prone to in-competition optical irregularities. — Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis

First Known Use

1994, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for LASIK

• broomstick
• dipstick
• homesick
• joystick
• lipstick
• nonstick
• pickwick
• picnic
• redbrick
• seasick
• sidekick
• slapstick

Medical Definition

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