How LASIK Treats Nearsightedness
Nearsightedness is a condition where an individual can see close objects but has difficulty seeing faraway objects due to refractive errors in either or both eyes. According to the Mayo Clinic, a refractive issue is when the shape of the eye prevents the light rays from bending correctly. LASIK is designed to correct the refractive issue. LASIK has a high success rate when treating nearsightedness. Nearsightedness is treated with LASIK, which has a high success rate. It is nearly 99% successful in achieving 20/40, 90% achieve 20/20, and 96% are satisfied with the improvement of their vision. (4)
