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

The Idaho Legislature is considering a proposal to allow optometrists to do surgical procedures that only doctors are now allowed to perform. Supporters say the bill would bring health care to rural ...

Also, if you have dry eyes, you may be a poor candidate because this condition can get worse after laser surgery. Will insurance cover it? Probably not.

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 ...

Type the question “is LASIK dangerous?” into a search engine, and the top results are from medical providers and eye clinics that assure the procedure is safe. LASIK, which stands for Laser-Assisted ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Michelle Yan: It definitely hurts. Hi, I'm Michelle, and I've been wearing glasses for 16 years and contacts for about nine. I was always hesitant about getting ...

Tired of Glasses? Here's What to Know About Laser Eye Surgery Before you go under the knife, these are some key things you should know to make sure LASIK is right for you.

Detroit meteorologist Jessica Starr asked for prayers after complications from Lasik-type eye surgery. Her death by suicide is now raising questions about the safety of these eye surgeries.

Researchers there have developed a new noninvasive laser eye surgery which could permanently correct vision — minus any of the less pleasant-sounding aspects of regular laser surgery.

Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis procedure (LASIK) LASIK is the most popular eye surgery for treating nearsightedness. It involves reshaping your cornea to correct refractive issues.

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.