Laser Eye Surgery Also called: Keratectomy, LASIK, LTK, PRK Summary For many people, laser eye surgery can correct their vision so they no longer need glasses or contact lenses. Laser eye surgery reshapes the cornea, the clear front part of the eye. This changes its focusing power. There are different types of laser eye surgery. LASIK – laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis – is one of the most common. Many patients who have LASIK end up with 20/20 vision. But, like all medical procedures, it has both risks and benefits. Only your eye doctor can tell if you are a good candidate for laser eye surgery. National Eye Institute Specifics Alternative Refractive Surgery Procedures American Academy of Ophthalmology Start Here Basics of LASIK Eye Surgery Federal Trade Commission Is LASIK for Me? A Patient’s Guide to Refractive Surgery American Academy of Ophthalmology LASIK Food and Drug Administration LASIK – Laser Eye Surgery American Academy of Ophthalmology LASIK Eye Surgery Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Corneal Surgery, Laser National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Laser In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Photorefractive Keratectomy National Institutes of Health Reference Desk Diagram of the Eye National Eye Institute Find an Expert Find a Doctor – American Optometric Association American Optometric Association Find a Refractive (Eye) Surgeon International Society of Refractive Surgery of the American Academy of Ophthalmology National Eye Institute National Eye Institute Array LASIK eye surgery Lasik eye surgery – discharge Lasik eye surgery – slideshow Living with vision loss Refractive corneal surgery – discharge Journal Articles Laser Eye Surgery Encyclopedia Refractive eye surgery – what to ask your doctor Related Issues What Should I Expect Before, During, and After Surgery? Food and Drug Administration
