Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
surgical procedure
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
infection
persistent pain vision loss corneal ectasia flap complications |
| gptkbp:complications |
dry eyes
glare halos over-correction under-correction |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
1990s
|
| gptkbp:hasPopulation |
millions of procedures annually
|
| gptkbp:healthcare |
adults
high satisfaction rates hyperopic patients myopic patients astigmatic_patients |
| gptkbp:hoursOfOperation |
eye examination
vision tests |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
|
| gptkbp:insuranceAccepted |
often not covered
|
| gptkbp:involves |
reshaping the cornea
|
| gptkbp:isATypeOf |
local anesthesia
|
| gptkbp:isNotableFor |
pregnant women
people with certain eye diseases people with thin corneas |
| gptkbp:modifications |
PRK
SMILE |
| gptkbp:offers |
varies by location
|
| gptkbp:patentType |
1999
|
| gptkbp:performedBy |
ophthalmologist
|
| gptkbp:postRetirementCareer |
eye drops
avoidance of eye rubbing avoidance of swimming follow-up visits |
| gptkbp:renovated |
few days
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
patient outcome studies
long-term safety studies ongoing efficacy studies |
| gptkbp:succeededBy |
over 95%
|
| gptkbp:technology |
excimer laser
femtosecond laser custom LASIK wavefront technology |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
correcting vision
|
| gptkbp:vision |
reduced dependence on glasses
improved uncorrected vision reduced dependence on contact lenses |