LASEK
(Laser Assisted Epithelial Keratomileusis) is the other main alternative to LASIK.
Fast healing process
Corrects most refractive errors
No instrument enters the eye
Surgery completed in 5 minutes
Wavefront analysis
The LASEK procedure involves preserving the extremely thin epithelial layer by lifting it from the eye's surface before laser energy is applied for reshaping. After the LASEK procedure, the epithelium is replaced on the eye's surface.
This is known as 'surface' laser, and is safer if your corneas are too thin or too steep for LASIK, or when it may be difficult to create a LASIK flap. The success rates for LASEK are very similar to those for the LASIK procedure.
Patients undergoing LASEK procedures often find that the healing process is slower than with LASIK and can result in more discomfort. The eyes may feel irritated during the first few days afterwards. Also, with LASEK compared with LASIK, it often takes longer to recover good vision; perhaps between four and seven days.
LASEK has many sub variations, including EPI-LASEK, M-LASEK , A-CAT LASEK and T-CAT LAESK. These can be discussed at your consultation.
Variations
LASEK - uses alcohol to lift the surface cells
EPI-LASEK - uses a machine without a blade to lift the cells
M-LASEK - uses anti-scarring agents to allow for higher prescription treatments.
A-CAT LASEK - uses wavefront optimised mapping for customised treatments.
T-CAT LASEK - uses precise corneal mapping for customised treatments
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