LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)

2025: Application of technology for the treatment of myopia

American researchers have presented an innovative method for correcting myopia using a weak electric current that allows you to change the shape of the cornea without laser exposure or surgery. Electromechanical remodeling technology takes about one minute and has shown efficacy in primary tests in isolated rabbit eyes. The development was presented by researchers from Occidental College and the University of California, Irvine in August 2025.

According to Science Daily, the new method is called electromechanical remodeling and is based on the influence of electric current with a temporary change in the pH level of corneal tissues. The technology allows you to adjust the shape of the cornea of ​ ​ the eye without using traditional invasive procedures.

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The electromechanical remodeling procedure does not result in damage to cellular structures or destruction of corneal tissues. Studies on experimental samples demonstrated the safety of the method while maintaining the effectiveness of correcting visual impairment.

The main advantage of the new technology is the non-invasive nature of exposure compared to existing methods of surgical vision correction. The traditional LASIK procedure involves the use of a laser to remove microscopic layers of corneal tissue in order to change its shape.

LASIK operation remains an expensive procedure requiring high-tech equipment and special training of medical personnel. The cost of laser vision correction varies by region and health facility, but in all cases presents significant financial costs to patients.

Developers of electromechanical remodeling note the potential to create a more accessible alternative to existing vision correction methods. The technology can become less costly for medical institutions due to the simplified technical equipment of the procedure.^[1]

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