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LASIK Laser Eye Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
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What is LASIK?


LASIK is a procedure for nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism. It has become the procedure of choice for almost all levels of refractive error when performed by an expert surgeon. An excimer laser reshapes the partially-exposed central cornea under a thin corneal flap. The flap is then replaced over the cornea without the need for sutures.


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What is IntraLASIK?


Using IntraLasik, the creation of the initial flap with conventional LASIK is made using a mechanical device. The IntraLASIK procedure uses a precision laser device to create potentially a more precise flap without the use of a blade.


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What is Wavefront-LASIK (Custom-LASIK)?


The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new technology that will change how your eye surgeon addresses your vision problems. It's called Custom LASIK: the laser eye treatment is based upon the unique visual characteristics of your eye. Up until now, with glasses, contacts and conventional LASIK surgery, corrections were quite similar for each type of prescription. Custom LASIK involves measuring the eye from front to back with a special laser, using what's called "wavefront" technology, to create a three-dimensional (3-D) image of the eye. The information contained in the wavefront-map guides the laser in customizing the treatment to your individual visual system.


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What is PRK?


PRK is done without any incisions at all. The cornea is reshaped by the laser to compensate for the effects of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.


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Edward E. Manche, MD
Stanford Eye Laser Center

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