3 days ago
Researchers have developed a cheaper alternative to LASIK eye surgery
Researchers have developed a potentially cheaper and less invasive alternative to LASIK eye surgery, utilizing a process called electromechanical reshaping.
This novel method reshapes the eye's cornea using an electrical current, thereby avoiding the need for surgical incisions and potentially maintaining the eye's structural integrity.
Early-stage experiments on rabbit eyeballs have demonstrated success in correcting nearsightedness and reversing chemical-induced corneal cloudiness.
The procedure involves placing platinum 'contact lenses' over the cornea in a saline solution, applying a small electric charge to reshape it rapidly.
Although promising, the technique has not yet been tested on humans and requires significant further research and funding before it can be considered for clinical use.
