Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is an increasingly popular refractive surgical technique designed to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The procedure involves reshaping the cornea of the eye using a laser to improve the way the light enters the eye and focuses on the retina. The most common reasons for its popularity are the many benefits associated with the procedure.

The greatest benefit of LASIK is that it reduces or eliminates the need for glasses or contacts for most patients. Because of the way the laser reshapes the cornea, vision typically improves immediately after the procedure. Patients can usually expect a reduction in their dependence on corrective eyewear. Many studies have also shown that LASIK has a lasting effect, with most patients retaining improved vision for years or even decades after the procedure.

In addition to reducing reliance on corrective lenses, LASIK also offers improved vision quality in comparison to glasses or contacts. Patients report clearer, sharper vision post-procedure with a smaller chance of experiencing glare, halos, and double vision compared to the use of corrective lenses. The most common type of L