title: [Correction of refractive errors with LASIK].
abstract: Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is the most prevalent method for correction of refraction errors. Within certain limits, all types of refraction errors may be treated with excellent accuracy and stability of the corrections. Serious complications are rare, but they may be sight-threatening and should be promptly dealt with by an ophthalmologist. This paper presents an overview, aimed at the general practitioner, of this procedure, indications for it, clinical course, and the main complications.
authors.affiliation: Drammen Øyekirurgiske Klinikk, St. Joseph-Albums gate 9, 3016 Drammen. oepeders@online.no
authors.forename: O Øyvind
authors.initials: OØ
authors.lastname: Pedersen
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D020731:Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D009216:Myopia / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D054140:Refractive Surgical Procedures