Electric reshaping of the cornea could replace lasers for vision correction

Researchers are testing electromechanical reshaping (EMR) to temporarily soften and reshape the cornea with a mild electric current, potentially offering a cheaper, less invasive alternative to LASIK; early rabbit-eye experiments show improved focusing power with preserved cell viability, and the approach could address myopia and other refractive errors, but it is still experimental and must undergo extensive animal and clinical testing.