LASIK
Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis
Plain-language definition
Refractive surgery using a laser to reshape the cornea, correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
Where this term comes up
“…were initially attributed to astigmatism and treated with corrective glasses followed by bilateral LASIK surgery, before a neuro-ophthalmic examination revealed Parinaud syndrome caused by a large pineal gland…”
Publication · Astigmatoma: Pineal Germinoma Presenting as Parinaud Syndrome Initially Misdiagnosed as Astigmatism
“PRK came before LASIK, then stuck around because it still solves problems LASIK does not solve as cleanly: thin-but-healthy corneas, flap-avoidance occupations, and certain surface considerations.”
Treatment · PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
“This quick, painless test is essential for accurate glaucoma assessment and determining candidacy for refractive surgery like LASIK.”
- Category
- Treatment or procedure
- Also written as
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Treatment terms describe procedures, surgeries, devices, or treatment strategies used to manage eye and vision conditions.
Related glossary terms
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- PRK
Photorefractive Keratectomy
- OCT
Optical Coherence Tomography
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
- micron
One Millionth of a Meter
- pachymetry
Corneal Thickness Measurement
A note on medical context
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