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Question 1

LASIK surgery

Answer 1

Removes anterior corneal flap, stromal ablation, and replacement of the flap.

Standard surgical correction of myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism

Compl:
Glare symptoms, dry eye, undercorrection, overcorrection.
Serious compl: keratitis, epithelial ingrowth, or flap dissection

** it does not correct age-related fairsightedness (presbyopia, which is due to loss of lens elasticity, rather than corneal problem).
Not used for cataracts, closed-amgle glaucoma or retinal detachment