LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ
Keratomileusis and is a common procedure
performed with a laser. performed with a laser.
LASIK eye surgery is used to permanently
change the shape of the cornea to eliminate the
need for eyewear or contact lenses. LASIK is an
FDA approved procedure. San Diego Vision Care
Optometry's San Diego Optometrist will work
with you to get the best possible treatment.
The cornea helps to bend and focus light in order
to create an image on the retina. This process of
bending and focusing light is called refraction.
When the cornea and the eye are not matched
you get a refractive error. The three categories of
refractive errors are - myopia, hyperopia and
astigmatism. Myopia, commonly referred to as
nearsightedness, refers to the difficulty of seeing
distant objects as clearly as near objects.