SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 28, 2026Science Daily

Forget LASIK: Safer, cheaper vision correction without lasers or surgery

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Researchers have developed an experimental technique called electromechanical reshaping (EMR) that uses mild electricity to temporarily soften the cornea, mold it into a new shape, and correct vision — no lasers or cutting required. Early rabbit-eye tests showed promising results, and scientists believe EMR could eventually be cheaper and safer than LASIK.

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