LASIK surgery continues to be one of the most popular and effective methods of correcting vision problems caused by ...

Depth perception is a fundamental aspect of vision, affecting everything from driving and playing sports to simple daily ...

Laser eye surgery can help treat a variety of eye conditions and improve vision quality. Treatments such as LASIK have become increasingly popular, but not everyone is a candidate for this surgery ...

There are three main types of laser eye surgery: PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), Lasik (laser-assisted stromal in-situ keratomileusis) and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE).

LASIK was first performed in the U.S. in 1991, and FDA approval came in 1996, says the Eye Doctor Network, which is led by a community of private practicing optometrists.

LASIK is a surgical procedure that may cause unusual sensations and mild discomfort after surgery. You may experience dry eye, halos, glare, or vision fluctuations during your recovery period ...

Hindsight may be 20/20 — but not everyone's eyesight is. For those of us with less-than-perfect vision, a popular path to clearer sight is LASIK, an acronym for a type of eye surgery known as ...

In a 2016 review of studies published between 2008 and 2015 measuring patient satisfaction, only 1.2 percent of those with the surgery weren’t happy with the outcome.. Although no one knows what ...

A version of this article appears in print on March 10, 2019, Section SP, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Lasik Surgery Steadies Two Mets Behind the Plate.

Like any surgery, laser eye surgery comes with a risk of complications. Some complications such as an infection or dislodged corneal flap may cause severe pain.

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not cover LASIK surgery. Some Medicare Advantage plans may provide coverage and additional vision benefits, such as routine eye care.