LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. The procedure is commonly referred to as laser eye surgery or laser vision correction. This is a refractive surgery performed for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. The right specialist to consult for a LASIK is an experienced Ophthalmologist. The success rate for the treatment remains around 72-92%. During the procedure, the specialist first creates a precise, thin hinged corneal flap using a microkeratome. They then pulls back the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue, and then the excimer laser ablates (reshapes) the cornea in a unique pre-specified pattern for each patient.