In lab experiments, scientists are testing a new way to reshape the cornea and correct impaired vision, but the research ...

Laser surgery uses focused light beams to remove or reshape tissue. In the eye, it can be done to treat certain medical conditions or correct vision problems.

I’m one of 30 million people who undergo laser eye surgery every year, with the very first procedure carried out in 1989. It’s the burning smell I remember most during the operation to correct ...

Imagine correcting your vision in under a minute – no lasers, blades or pain. Scientists have developed a novel, non-invasive ...

The majority of people don’t experience any pain during laser eye surgery. Learn more about what to expect.

If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you may have considered laser eye surgery to correct your vision. Over the last 25 years, millions of Americans have had LASIK (laser-assisted in situ ...

Laser photocoagulation is a type of eye surgery. It’s not a common way to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but it might be the right choice for some people.

This article discusses laser eye surgery, who it can help, costs, what to expect during surgery, recovery time, risks, and complications.

Laser surgery involves the use of a laser (which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) for a range of medical and cosmetic procedures.

Diabetic retinopathy laser surgery is an in-office treatment that involves making tiny burns in the eye with a beam of light. While it does not correct vision loss that has already occurred, it ...

On the day of the cataract surgery, Dr. Ray Mostafavi, at left, took measurements of my mom's right eye that the computer will use to "blast" the cloudy lens with a laser, after which he removed ...

Find out what you need to know about laser cataract surgery, how it’s different from other treatments, and how it can benefit you.