LASEK

You may be familiar with the Acronym LASIK, but are you aware there is a something called LASEK? This stands for Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis, and is also sometimes known as "Epi-LASEK". This procedure is used to corrent nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.

The two procedures are quite similar. In both procedures, a corneal flap is created, and the eye is corrected with an excimer laser. However, in the LASIK procedure, the flap is created by using a physical instrument called a microkeratome. In LASEK< the flap is moved to the side using a medical solution. After both procedures, the flap is replaced, and the healing begins.

So why choose one over the other? LASEK is another great alterntive for people who were not eligible for the procedure due to thin or oddly-shaped corneas. It is also a great alternative for patients who are feeling apprehensive about the microkeratome.