LASIK Facts Guide

Below is a list of LASIK resource pages which discuss various aspects of the LASIK procedure, including benefits, potential risks, and medical equipment used.

Refractive Error Types

List of refractive error types including definitions.

LASIK Eye Surgery Candidate Criteria

What are the criteria to be a LASIK Surgery Candidate? Find out if you qualify for the LASIK eye procedure.

Custom Wavefront LASIK Procedure

Custom Wavefront LASIK surgery uses the latest laser eye surgery technology to reshape the cornea.

Custom Wavefront Surgery Benefits

Custom wavefront surgery provides benefits over usual LASIK techniques.

PRK Corrective Procedure

PRK corrective procedure uses a computer-driven laser for percision and accuracy.

How PRK Surgery Works

The PRK procedure reshapes the cornea using an Excimer laser.

LASEK Eye Surgery

LASEK is a variation of LASIK and PRK surgery techniques that uses a finer blade.

The IntraLase Laser

The InterLase laser creates corneal flaps that increase the LASIK procedure safety.

Before LASIK Surgery

Prepare for LASIK eye surgery by understanding the LASIK evaluation and other steps before the procedure.

During Your LASIK Procedure

Know what to expect during your LASIK eye procedure once you're in the doctor's laser room.

After LASIK Surgery

Your post-procedure expectations will influence your satisfaction after your LASIK eye surgery.

Lens Overcorrection & Undercorrection

Based on your recovery speed your corneal lenses may result in overcorrection or undercorrection.

Cornea Flap Complications

Corneal flap complications are an uncommon effect caused by suction loss or blade malfunction.

Cornea Flap Irregularities

Flap irregularities can result in small corneal wrinkles called striae that may affect visual acuity.

Vision Glares & Halos

You may experience vision glare & decreased contrast sensitivity during the first few days after LASIK surgery.

Dry Eyes After LASIK

Some LASIK patients may experience dry eyes during the first few weeks after surgery. Patients with pre-existing eye dryness should be evaluated prior to LASIK surgery.

Cornea Cell Ingrowth

Cells on the corneal surface may begin to grow underneath the flap as a rare LASIK complication.

Post-LASIK Procedure DLK

DLK is a unique and rare post-operative condition following LASIK.

LASIK Risks / Surgery Complications

There are associated risks with LASIK procedures like any surgery, but most are not vision-threatening.

Frequent LASIK Questions

Candid answers to frequently asked LASIK surgery questions.

Common LASIK Misspellings

How do you spell LASIK? See the most common ways that LASIK is misspelled.