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Bookmark or Share- LASIK surgery: Is it right for you? - Mayo ClinicProducts and services. LASIK surgery: Is it right for you? LASIK eye surgery may mean no more corrective lenses. But it's not right for everybody. Learn whether you're a good candidate and what to consider as you weigh your decision. By Mayo Clinic Staff.
- Cataract surgery - Mayo ClinicCataract surgery is a procedure to remove the lens of the eye and, in most cases, replace it with an artificial lens. A cataract causes the lens to become cloudy when it is typically clear. Cataracts can eventually affect vision. Cataract surgery is performed by an eye doctor, also called an ophthalmologist.
- LASIK Surgery: Definition, Procedure, Results - All About VisionLASIK surgery is essentially pain-free and takes only about 15 minutes for both eyes. The results — improved vision without eyeglasses or contact lenses — begin immediately after the procedure and vision usually continues to improve and stabilize over a few days.
- LASIK — Laser Eye Surgery - American Academy of OphthalmologyLASIK is a type of refractive surgery. This kind of surgery uses a laser to treat vision problems caused by refractive errors. You have a refractive error when your eye does not refract (bend) light properly. For you to see clearly, light rays must travel through your cornea and lens. The cornea and lens refract the light so it lands on the retina.
- 9 Types of Corrective Eye Surgery & What to Expect - Vision CenterIf you’re considering eye surgery to correct your vision, you might have encountered terms like LASIK, PRK, and SMILE. These are all refractive eye surgeries designed to improve vision by reshaping the cornea. Each procedure has a unique approach and potential outcomes, so let’s examine each in more detail in this article.
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