LASER EYE SURGERY
Laser eye surgery (also called refractive surgery) is an excellent alternative to glasses or contact lenses for patients with myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness), and astigmatism.
LASIK and PRK are the most used techniques to correct mild to moderate cases of myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. They are highly effective and safe procedures.
Laser eye surgery is brief and painless. It lasts 10 to 15 minutes, and it is done under local anaesthetic. The patient doesn’t even need to be hospitalized!

Medically reviewed by Dr Osama Bahsas Zaky
Written by Joaquín Pineda
Updated on October 18, 2021
What do Myopia, Hyperopia, and Astigmatism Mean?
Which Technique is Better? Lasik or PRK?
Which Patients can Have Laser Eye Surgery?
Advantages and Disadvantages of the PRK/Lasek Technique.
What Benefits and Risks are Involved in Laser Eye Surgery?
Positive Aspects of Laser Eye Surgery.
Negative Aspects About Laser Eye Surgery.
Laser Eye Surgery Considerations.
How is the Recovery After Laser Eye Surgery?