Some people who undergo certain types of laser eye surgery develop cataracts earlier in life than they otherwise might have, according to the U.K. National Health Service (NHS). However, many people ...

Char K., 28, had dreamed about LASIK since she was a kid. Her high school biology teacher mentioned that it was “the best decision he ever made for himself,” and after hearing more and more positive ...

Laser surgery for cataracts is an effective, safe procedure in which an eye doctor uses a laser beam to remove the clouded lens and replace it with a clear artificial one. This can help improve vision ...

The suicide of a 26-year-old Pennsylvania police officer over the after-effects of the popular eye surgery LASIK was not an isolated incident, with others saying it left them with agonizing and life ...

Laser blended vision uses LASIK surgery to help improve a person’s eyesight. The technique involves correcting the longer-distance vision in one eye while leaving the other more nearsighted for ...

Award-winning videographer Dana Conroy devoted three years and her own funds to produce a documentary on the risks of laser refractive surgery after undergoing the procedure herself. Videographer Dana ...

The thought of LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) eye surgery can be frightening for people accustomed to wearing glasses or contacts. Patients are awake during the corrective eye surgery, ...

A major study of laser correction for short-sightedness shows that the procedure is as safe and effective in older teenagers as it is in adults, according to research presented today (Tuesday) at the ...

Laser eye surgery uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea and improve vision. LASIK is the most popular form of laser ...

Many American taxpayers undergo clinical procedures to correct vision problems. The most common in today’s medical environment is laser eye surgery, commonly called Lasik. Taxpayers cannot deduct the ...

Laser eye surgery changed eye care forever, but not everyone is a candidate for LASIK or other laser procedures. A new procedure may help those people see clearer than ever before. Other WRAL Top ...