| 1 | The protective bit at the front of the eye is the cornea and once light passes through this membrane, it passes through the iris. | |
| 2 | Close follow-up is necessary because of the risk of developing a corneal ulcer. | |
| 3 | Look for a corneal specialist or surgeon who does the surgery often. | |
| 4 | LASIK is performed using a laser programmed to remove a defined amount of tissue from your cornea. | |
| 5 | If left alone, they eventually can grow large enough to cover the cornea and impair sight. |