LASIK is a type of refractive laser eye surgery that is performed to improve vision errors and decrease the dependency on glasses or contact lenses.
Laser Eye Surgery Glossary by Letter
- Endothelium
- The inner layer of cells on the inside surface of the cornea.
- Epithelium
- The outermost layer of cells of the cornea and the eye's first defense against infection.
- Excimer laser
- An ultraviolet laser used in refractive surgery to remove corneal tissue.
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