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Laser eye surgery, called LASIK (Laser assisted in situ keratomileusis), is a procedure that was developed to correct the vision problems of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. This surgery uses a guided laser to reshape the cornea of the eye without damaging the surrounding cellular layers (Eye Surgery Education Council). In order to be accepted for laser eye surgery the patient must complete an eye examination by the surgeon. The eye examination involves determining whether or not the patient’s eyes are healthy, which includes testing for glaucoma and having a retina exam. Measurements are then taken for the curvature, topography (shape), and pachymetry (thickness) of the patient’s eyes. After the patient is accepted for surgery he or she must sign an informed consent form that discusses the risks and benefits of the procedure (Basic Lasik). At the beginning of the