How LASIK Eye Surgery Works

Date: 2025-06-24 16:18:45

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How does LASIK eye surgery work?
Learn about how LASIK eye surgery works, using animated visuals to show the step-by-step process. The video explains how the eye is numbed, a flap is created with a laser, and tissue is vaporized to improve vision and correct your vision. It’s important to consider all the lasik alternatives before making a decision.

In this short video, Dr. Allen breaks down the LASIK procedure: from numbing the eye and creating a thin corneal flap with a femtosecond laser, to reshaping the cornea with an excimer laser for clearer vision. This quick, precise procedure can reduce or even eliminate your need for glasses or contacts.

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