LASIK is a safe, reliable, and painless way to improve vision without the need for glasses or contact lenses. The procedure is effective for many patients with nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.
LASIK is very popular, with about 700,000 procedures performed every year. Current research shows that 99 percent of patients achieve vision that is better than 20/40.
Since LASIK was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1998, it’s undergone many advancements. Today, it is well regarded as an easy and effective way to achieve clear vision.