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For myopic LASIK ablations, most of the laser energy is directed at the center of the treatment zone with a relative sparing of the peripheral cornea. The central cornea is thus 'flattened').

For hyperopic LASIK ablations, most of the laser energy is directed at the periphery of the treatment zone with a relative sparing of the central cornea. The central cornea is thus 'steepened').