What is another word for laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis?
Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪzəɹɐsˈɪstɪd sˌʌbɪpɪθˈɛlɪəl kˈɛɹɐtˌɒmɪlˌuːsiz] (IPA) 
There are a few different terms that can refer to the medical procedure known as "laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis." One common alternative name is "LASIK," which stands for "Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis." This term is often used interchangeably with "laser eye surgery," as it refers to a type of surgery that helps correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Other terms that may be used to refer to this type of procedure include "bladeless LASIK," "wavefront LASIK," and simply "refractive surgery." Regardless of the name used, this type of surgery can be an effective way to improve vision and reduce the need for corrective lenses.
