How does laser eye surgery work? Well, first it is important to note that there are two types of laser eye surgery. Lasik eye surgery, laser in situ keratomileusis, works on the cornea. PRK, photorefractive keratectomy (which came before lasik), actually works right on the surface of the eye. Both of these procedures are precise and considered to be safe and effective surgical options.

Talk to your doctor. Ask all of your questions from "how does laser eye surgery work?" to, "Will this procedure be appropriate and effective for me?"

We hear about lasik all the time. A person walks into a doctor's office and just minutes later, they leave with perfect or near-perfect vision. But how does laser eye surgery work? First the eye is anesthetized. Then the cornea is made into a flap and folded back so that the laser can remove a thin layer of corneal tissue. This reshaping of the cornea will allow the light to be reflected properly. This, in turn, allows for sharper focus and clearer vision. Finally, the flap is put back into place and the procedure is complete. This safe laser eye surgery is both fast and painless.

There is nearsightedness laser eye surgery, farsightedness laser eye surgery and even laser eye surgery for astigmatism. It is important to note, that where many consider lasik the surgery of choice, if there are corneal healing issues, PRK may be the only surgical option. Certainly this is an effective method of eye correction, but the healing process may encompass more discomfort and take a little longer.

It is key to be informed and to know your options. Laser eye surgery offers many visual corrections with state of the art technology.