There are a range of techniques laser eye surgery, used to correct eyesight issues such as astigmatism, long and short-sightedness - Getty Click here to view this content. I’m one of 30 million people ...

Laser eye surgery uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea, the dome-shaped part of your eye. The cornea's shape impacts the way light bends. It can result in blurry vision if it doesn't bend ...

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you may have considered laser eye surgery to correct your vision. Over the last 25 years, millions of Americans have had LASIK (laser-assisted in situ ...

Laser photocoagulation is a type of eye surgery. It’s not a common way to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but it might be the right choice for some people. Talk to your doctor about ...

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery is a type of laser eye surgery. During LASIK surgery, a surgeon uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea. A person can undergo LASIK surgery ...

Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

Having optometrists perform laser eye surgery was not found to lead to a meaningful increase in nearby health care professionals for the population. Shorter travel times for care and an increase in ...

This story has been corrected. TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Hawaii — Patients seeking laser eye surgery can expect longer wait times at this Army hospital as its refractive center transitions from ...

Jess Dreyfus, a 47-year-old social media marketing manager from Southern California, had worn glasses since she was eight years old and wanted to finally ditch her specs. So for her 40th birthday, she ...