Lasek (Noun)
Meaning
A refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ophthalmologist recommended LASEK surgery to correct the patient's nearsightedness.
- After a thorough evaluation, the doctor determined that LASEK was the best option for her astigmatism.
- The recovery process from LASEK typically takes a few weeks, during which the patient must wear bandage contact lenses.
- LASEK is a popular alternative to LASIK surgery for patients with thin corneas.
- The surgeon carefully reshaped the cornea using the excimer laser during the LASEK procedure.