LASIK

See also: lasik and Lasik

English

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LASIK

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Alternative forms

• Lasik

Pronunciation

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

Noun

LASIK (uncountable)

1. (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

Indonesian: lasik Japanese: レーシック (rēshikku) Korean: 라식 (rasik)

Anagrams

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