LASIK uses a laser to reshape the cornea so light focuses correctly on the retina, correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
In LASIK, the surgeon creates a thin corneal flap (typically with a femtosecond laser), reshapes the underlying tissue with an excimer laser, then repositions the flap. The outpatient procedure usually takes well under 15 minutes per eye, and many patients notice clearer vision within a day. Candidacy depends on corneal thickness, prescription stability and overall eye health, which a consultation evaluates.
Femtosecond laser creates the corneal flap with no blade, paired with an excimer laser for reshaping.
Maps higher-order aberrations unique to your eye for a personalized ablation profile.
Uses detailed corneal mapping to guide treatment, sometimes used for irregular corneas.
Sets one eye for distance and one for near to reduce reliance on reading glasses.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
U.S. FDA — LASIK ↗American Academy of Ophthalmology — Refractive Surgery ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.