LASIK en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈleɪsɪk/
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable) Abbreviation of laser in situ keratomileusis: corrective eye surgery for various refractive disorders in which an excimer laser reshapes the cornea.
alt of laser in situ keratomileusis
After LASIK, most patients see well enough to pass a driver's license exam without glasses or contact lenses.
In LASIK surgery, a computer-controlled laser is used to reshape the cornea.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasik | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
ja レーシック (laser in situ keratomileusis) · id lasik (laser in situ keratomileusis) · ko 라식 (laser in situ keratomileusis)