PROSLaser surgery is often called "bloodless surgery."
"... it is better than a regular knife, it's more reliable."
Ernest Yamamoto, MD "... if you are pregnant, you can still do LASIK."
|
CONSThe person guiding the laser must be at least as thoroughly trained and highly skilled as someone performing the same procedure in a hospital setting. Imprecisely aimed lasers can burn or destroy healthy tissue.
"... one disadvantage is that it can't cut through calcium."
Rohit Sundrani, MD, FACC, FSCAI |
Actual LASIK surgery (muted) |
Personal interview with LASIK surgery patient |