LASIK laser eye surgery reshapes the cornea to correct vision
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 82/100
Clinical literature and meta-analyses consistently demonstrate that LASIK and related excimer laser surgeries surgically reshape the cornea to correct refractive errors such as myopia and astigmatism.
Evidence for · 6
Visual performance after excimer laser photorefractive keratectomy for high myopia
2017 · cited by 14
Paper 0 discusses excimer laser procedures (like PRK and LASIK) used to alter corneal shape to correct refractive errors.
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More for · 5
Comparative effectiveness of VISUMAX 800 with keratorefractive lenticule extraction and FS-LASIK in the treatment of myopic astigmatism.
2026 · cited by 1
Paper 5 compares FS-LASIK outcomes in correcting myopic astigmatism through keratorefractive techniques.
Eight-year results of LASIK with or without combined accelerated crosslinking in highly myopic eyes.
2026 · cited by 1
Paper 6 examines the long-term visual and refractive outcomes of femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).
Evaluation of stability and visual quality in Chinese myopic eyes 2 years following FS-LASIK combined with prophylactic corneal crosslinking.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 8 evaluates FS-LASIK combined with corneal crosslinking for effective myopic correction.
Visual Outcomes and Safety of Ray-Tracing-Guided Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 10 provides a systematic review and meta-analysis on the visual outcomes and safety profile of advanced LASIK for myopia.
Changes in Corneal Biomechanics and Epithelial Thickness in High Myopia Over -8.00D with/without Myopic Regression After Femtosecond Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis.
2026 · cited by 0
Paper 11 analyzes changes in corneal properties following FS-LASIK for high myopia.