LASIK

See also: Lasik

English

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈleɪsɪk/
Rhymes: -eɪsɪk
Hyphenation: LA‧SIK

Noun

LASIK (uncountable)

(ophthalmology) Abbreviation of laser in situ keratomileusis: corrective eye surgery for various refractive disorders in which an excimer laser reshapes the cornea.
In LASIK surgery, a computer-controlled laser is used to reshape the cornea.

After LASIK, most patients see well enough to pass a driver's license exam without glasses or contact lenses.

Translations

laser in situ keratomileusis

Japanese: レーシック (rēshikku)

Anagrams

Kails, Liska, kails, kalis, kilas, laiks, skail

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