How would you explain LASIK to a patient? Be sure to explain the procedure using terms that a patient can understand.

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Breeze · Answer 1 · 2021-09-26T08:06:54+0000

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LASIK is an outpatient, surgical procedure. LASIK uses an excimer laser (an ultraviolet laser) to remove a thin layer of corneal tissue. This gives the cornea a new shape so that light rays are focused clearly on the retina. LASIK causes the cornea to be thinner.

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