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LASIK alternative in the works

August 18, 2025/ News /by Gabrielle Comfort
KTLA5, Aug. 18, 2025

Researchers are developing less invasive LASIK procedures that does not require lasers that cut into the eye instead uses electricity and a contact lens shaped advice too. Gently mold the eye into the right shape. This makes the surgery less risky well not weakening the ire causing side effects. The tests on rabbits the process to just about a minute experts say it’s not only safer. It will likely be less expensive than lease it. The research taking place at occidental college and UC Irvine is still in the early stages.

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