Ophthalmologist Maj. (Dr.) Vasudha Panday (front left) discusses using the a microkeratome, a precision cutting tool used in LASIK surgery, with Capt. (Dr.) Michael Parsons (center) at the Joint Refractive Surgery Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in August 2008. Both Dr. Panday and Dr. Parsons are members of the 59th Surgical Specialties Squadron. Refractive surgery technician Rita Garza (right), 59th SSS, prepares the microkertome for Dr. Parsons to practice cutting on a training eyeball. Lt. Col. (Dr.) Sanford Roberts (back left), 59th SSS, discusses the procedure with ophthalmology residents from Wilford Hall Medical Center; Brooke Army Medical Center, Ft. Sam Houston, Texas; and University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kimberly A. Yearyean-Siers)
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