Eye Surgery Andy's mother recently had laser eye surgery. He interviewed his mom about her experience and you may hear the interview by clicking on the above picture of the Laser. If you cannot hear the interview click here to see the printed version. A laser is device that produces a thin beam of light that can burn a hole in a diamond or carry signals.
Laser stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.
It is used in communication, industry, medicine, military and scientific research. Laser eye surgery could be a very important factor in the next few years. This is a method in which eye vision is corrected. As you probably know it is done with a very fine laser. It is not like shooting a laser.