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During the LASIK procedure, does the doctor actually cut the eye?

April 26, 2017actually cut doctor eye Lasik procedure

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During the LASIK procedure, does the doctor actually cut the eye?

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The microkeratome is used by the doctor to precisely create a very fine surface-flap, just prior to the corrective laser treatment. This is entirely different from the incisions made in the cornea during the Radial Keratotomy (RK) procedure.