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Types of corrective eye surgery. Although LASIK laser eye surgery is the most common eye procedure carried out in the UK, other types of correct eye surgery may be recommended. Refractive eye surgery changes the focus of the eyes and can help eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses in people with: Short-sightedness ( myopia)
A pre-procedure consultation with your doctor will help determine the right type of laser eye surgery for you. 1  Custom LASIK is a laser vision correction procedure that helps your surgeon customize the laser treatment to your individual eyes. 2  Bladeless LASIK uses a gentle laser to create a precise, uniform corneal flap.