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Yes, a laser is used for corrective eye surgery (lasik). Eye drops are used to "freeze" the eye and then a small flap is cut on the surface of the eye. The flap gets folded back so that the laser can do its work. It takes only about one minute per eye to do the surgery. I have the procedure and was in the operating room for ten minutes -- most of the time was spent for preparation and talking to the surgeon. I am attaching some information about the procedure.
