For many people, laser eye surgery can correct their vision so they no longer need glasses or contact lenses. Laser eye surgery reshapes the cornea, the transparent part of the front of the eye. This changes its focusing power.
There are several types of laser eye surgery. LASIK - a laser in situ keratomileusis - is one of the most common. Many patients who have LASIK end up with 20/20. But, as with all medical procedures there are risks and benefits. Only your ophthalmologist can tell if you're a good candidate for laser eye surgery.