LASIK

LASIK

See also: Lasik

English

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

Japanese: レーシック (rēshikku)

Anagrams

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