Topic Overview

Laser Eye Surgery

Laser eye surgery (LASIK) is surgery to improve your vision. You may no longer need glasses or contacts. Learn about the types and who can get it.

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Definition

Laser eye surgery (LASIK) is surgery to improve your vision. You may no longer need glasses or contacts. Learn about the types and who can get it.

Concept record

Canonical title: Laser Eye Surgery
Alphabetical key: L
Category: Rehabilitation
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Keratectomy, LASIK, LTK, PRK
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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