LASIK eye surgery has turned out to be the most viable option for those who want a permanent solution to their eye related problem. There are many people who hate to wear glasses or contact lenses. The only possible escape from the discomfort of lenses and glasses is LASIK eye surgery. However before one opts to go for it, it is very necessary to understand what is LASIK? LASIK is the abbreviation for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis. LASIK is the most innovative and most advanced form of eye surgery. As its name suggests LASIK operation is done with the help of excimer laser to correct aberrations in vision.  First a corneal flap is made on the eye by a mechanized and programmed microkeratome. Then the excimer laser is put in to use ablate the affected part of the cornea. Unlike the previously used forms of eye surgery, LASIK is very effective on even the high level of myopia, hyperopic and astigmatism. Another big advantage of LASIK is that the eye takes minimum time to heal. In comparison to the other forms of surgery, LASIK enables the patient to regain normal eye sight faster. LASIK surgery is also virtually painless and the discomforts are comparatively less than the other kinds of surgeries.