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Mashutka [201]
3 years ago
12

how would you explain LASIK to a patient. Be sure to explain the procedure using terms that a patient can understand

Medicine
1 answer:
Luden [163]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

LASIK uses a laser to remove a thin layer of the cornea (the clear part of your eye) This gives the cornea a new shape and light rays will be focused on your retina (the part of the eye that receives light)

Explanation:

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