A Gentler Vision Fix: New Technology Reshapes Eyes Without Surgery or Lasers
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Researchers have developed a promising alternative to LASIK that uses gentle electrical pulses and specialized contact lenses to reshape the cornea, correcting nearsightedness in about a minute. Early testing on rabbit eyes shows the method successfully improves vision while keeping the eye's natural structure intact, offering a safer and potentially more affordable option for vision correction.
Researchers have developed a promising alternative to LASIK that uses gentle electrical pulses and specialized contact lenses to reshape the cornea, correcting nearsightedness in about a minute. Early testing on rabbit eyes shows the method successfully improves vision while keeping the eye’s natural structure intact, offering a safer and potentially more affordable option for vision correction.