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Lasik Eye Surgery Video

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LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a popular surgery used to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. All laser vision correction surgeries work by reshaping the cornea, the clear front part of the eye, so that light traveling through it is properly focused onto the retina located in the back of the eye. LASIK is one of a number of different surgical techniques used to reshape the cornea.

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This video explains LASIK eye surgery. It describes LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, as a popular surgery to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism, and explains that laser vision correction works by reshaping the cornea so light is properly focused onto the retina.

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  • LASIK eye surgery is explained
  • Correction of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism is described
  • Reshaping the cornea is explained
  • Focusing light onto the retina is described as the goal

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This video presents “Lasik Eye Surgery Video” — LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a popular surgery used to correct vision in people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. All laser vision correction surgeries work by reshaping the cornea, the. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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