LASIK or Lasik, commonly referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction, is a type of revolutionary refractive surgery for the correction of myopia, hyperopia, and an actual cure for astigmatism. Whether you are a long-time contact user, or are just interested in the intricacies that go behind eliminating the need for visual support, this video will render all your burning questions answered. Considering that over half of all women and 42% of men wear spectacles in the world, this procedure may pose a potential for so many individuals around the world. In this video we explore the function and method of surgery, benefits, safety, and breakdown the preparation and recovery from the LASIK procedure.

his video was created by McMaster University students Alexa Di Pede, Isabella Honeyborne, Ryan Demik, and Shavez Khan in collaboration with the Demystifying Medicine McMater Program.

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