LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis. LASIK is a form of refractive laser eye surgery and is a way of improving or correcting poor eye-sight.

The LASIK operation involves having anesthetic drops put into the eye, and sometimes giving the patient a mild sedative. A flap is cut into the corneal tissue and then a laser is used to remodel the cornea tissue.

As with all surgery, here are some risks associated with LASIK surgery. Some of these risks are:
- dry eyes
- over- or under-correction
- light sensitivity
- double vision or ‘ghosting’
- induced astigmatism
- starbursts around lights at night
- visual acuity fluctuations

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