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FYI from the FDA
LASIK is a surgical procedure intended to reduce a person’s dependency on glasses or contact lenses. The goal of this Web site is to provide objective information to the public about LASIK surgery. See other sections of this site to learn about what you should know before2 surgery, what will happen during3 the surgery, and what you should expect after4 surgery. There is a glossary5 of terms and a checklist6 of issues for you to consider, practices to follow, and questions to ask your doctor before undergoing LASIK surgery. This web site also provides information on FDA’s role7 in LASIK surgery, FDA’s current LASIK activities8, and FDA-approved lasers for LASIK9.
LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis and is a procedure that permanently changes the shape of the cornea, the clear covering of the front of the eye, using an excimer laser. A mechanical microkeratome (a blade device) or a laser keratome (a laser device) is used to cut a flap in the cornea. A hinge is left at one end of this flap. The flap is folded back revealing the stroma, the middlesection of the cornea. Pulses from a computer-controlled laser vaporize a portion of the stroma and the flap is replaced. There are other techniques and many new terms related to LASIK that you may hear about.
