Laser eye surgery, which some people call LASIK surgery, can correct several eyesight conditions. However, there are potential risks or side effects, and not everyone can have the procedure. The eye ...

"I would rather fight Stage 4 cancer again if it meant I could reverse my decision to get LASIK," Alexis Mencos told Newsweek.

Some issues with laser eye surgery, although rare, come from heat transfer to the ... "You can't treat every single problem of the cornea with LASIK, there are areas where it simply doesn't have ...

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 ...

Before you go under the knife, these are some key things you should know to make sure LASIK is right for you. I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, ...

Researchers find laser surgery for nearsightedness is as safe and effective in older teenagers as in adults, with 64% ...

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A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in older teenagers ...

Many American taxpayers undergo clinical procedures to correct vision problems. The most common in today’s medical environment is laser eye surgery, commonly called Lasik. Taxpayers cannot deduct the ...