epi lasik

epi lasik

For more information about Epi-LASIK and LASIK,  contact yur eye surgery center  today.  Epi-LASIK also has a better healing process than artificial flaps made in lasik eye surgery.  With the Epi-LASIK procedure, there is no corneal flap made.  Epi-LASIK is a safe, effective and permanent procedure, but like any surgical procedure, it does have some risks.  You may  experience  more irritation for the  first day or two after you EPI-LASIK procedure. 

Epi-LASIK is is often a  better option than LASIK for those with thin corneas .  After a thorough eye exam, you and your doctor will determine if Epi-LASIK is an option for you.  PRK, LASEK, and Epi-LASIK use the same excimer laser as LASIK and the same Wavefront diagnostic data.  Most of the other risks associated with PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK surgery don't usually cause a significant loss of vision.  Epi-LASIK surgery eliminates some of the risks of traditional LASIK, including a decreased risk of flap complications, infections and haze. 

This, combined with very low risk factors, is making Epi-LASIK very popular with those whom the surgery is appropriate for.  Epi-LASIK surgery takes 10 to 15 minutes to perform.  In reality, Epi-LASIK takes the good things from PRK and eliminates the negatives.  LASEK uses a finer blade in cutting but Epi-LASIK takes use of a blunt, plastic blade.  While LASEK gets help from alcohol in loosening the epithelial sheet, Epi-LASIK uses a plastic blade called epithelial separator. 

The abandon of alcohol by Epi-LASIK is believed to reduce the reaction from the alcohol and avoid killing epithelial cells.