LASIK stands for Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis. It is widely recognised as the procedure of choice for correcting most cases of myopia. In selected cases, it can also be used to correct mild to moderate degrees of astigmatism and farsightedness. Lasik is sometimes called the “flap and zap” procedure. First a circular cornea flap is made with the help of a microkeratome. Next, the flap is folded back to allow the excimer laser to reshape the deeper layers of the cornea according to the patient’s spectacles prescription. The flap is then folded back and will adhere naturally without the need for stiches.