How long has LASIK vision correction been performed?
LASIK vision correction has been performed around the world for more than 10 years. It was first performed in clinical trials in the U.S. in 1995. The major components of the procedure have a long history. Ophthalmologists have been reshaping the cornea for over 50 years, creating a protective layer of tissue over the cornea for over 35 years, and using the excimer laser since the 1980s.
