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LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is a common laser eye procedure for problems in refractive vision. It can greatly reduce or eliminate your need for glasses and contacts, and the procedure is most often used to correct astigmatism, nearsightedness, and farsightedness.
Read MoreBy far the most common question in optometry is to explain the three different types of refractive error, nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. This video will help demonstrate the physiology that causes blurry vision, all of which can easily be corrected by prescription glasses, contact lenses or LASIK.
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