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 […]

There are many qualified surgeons in New York state as well as in the New York City area. Find some useful resources listed below. When going to screenings and consultations with various doctors, remember to review the guidelines we have listed on our main page to ensure you select a qualified surgeon and one that […]

LASIK, aka in-Situ Keratomileusis, has benefits over traditional eye surgery. The LASIK procedure goes under a protective layer of corneal tissue.As a result, there is less surface area to heal, less risk of scarring, less risk of corneal haze, less postoperative need for medications, and vision returns more rapidly, often within a day or so. […]