LASIK surgery is a cutting edge procedure that helps improve peoples’ vision so they no longer have to wear corrective lenses. While it can be a little expensive and most insurance companies don’t cover the cost of the procedure, for many people, the benefits far outweigh the costs.
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Laura Moss is nervous. The North Wilmington resident is about to undergo laser surgery to correct myopia, the medical term for nearsightedness. A Valium has hardly diminished the butterflies. But that won’t stop her. Moss has worn glasses since fourth grade and she’s tired of it.Before the procedure, Andrew Barrett, M.D., a Wilmington ophthalmologist, asks [...]

LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the patient’s cornea (the clear covering of the front of the eye).The cornea is altered using an excimer laser. A knife, called a microkeratome, is used to cut a flap in the cornea. A hinge is left at [...]