What You Should Know About Epi-LASIK

Epi-LASIK is a type of refractive surgery, which was designed to reduce dependence on the person's contact lenses and glasses. Technology invented by Dr. Ioannis Pallikaris, and seeks to combine the desirable features of other high-refractive surgery techniques, such as PRK, LASIK and LASEK. Epi-LASIK is expected to avoid the risks of LASIK, and provides a better postoperative recovery in relation to the DPRK. In essence, Epi-LASIK has been described as "advanced type of corneal surface ablation", used to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism.

Epi-LASIK differs from conventional LASIK. LASIK flap in the cornea with a microkeratome or a laser to reveal the stroma (central layer of the cornea). On the other hand, Epi-LASIK flap requires the creation of a thin corneal epithelium. Gently separate the epithelium from the underlying corneal layer without cutting - the same way, as observed during the Lasek. However, unlike LASEK, Epi-LASIK does not use any alcohol solution to eliminate and remove the surface epithelium.

Like LASEK, Epi-LASIK is more appropriate for patients who have thin corneas and therefore candidates for LASIK surgery is not feasible conventional. Once the epithelial layer is removed, the excimer laser reshapes the cornea as desired, to correct refractive errors. After successful ablation, the epithelial flap is repositioned on the cornea. A thin soft bandage contact lens is placed on the lapel. This should be used for several days after the Epi-LASIK surgery, to minimize discomfort and aid in the healing process.

Epi-LASIK has significant advantages over the traditional LASIK that avoids the possible complications of LASIK flap. It is a risk that the dislocation of the flap, flap wrinkles, epithelial growth, etc. In addition, Epi-LASIK allows faster visual recovery in relation to PRK and LASEK.

In summary, Epi-LASIK is a surgical procedure that can be technologically useful if you have thin corneas or other visual exceptions, which excludes the traditional refractive surgery. However, it is advisable to obtain expert assistance for an eye surgeon, instead of jumping to hasty conclusions.