Definitions for "LASEK"
See Laser Assisted Epithelium Keratomileusis.
LASer Epithelial Keratomileusis; eye surgery to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism for patients with a flat or thin eye
s the acronym for Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis. An ultra-thin flap is cut in the outermost part of the cornea, an alcohol solution is applied to loosen it up. The surgeon then lifts the flap and uses a laser to reshape the underlying cornea.