WHAT IS EPI-LASIK?

Epi-LASIK is one of the latest innovations in LASIK technology. In Epi-LASIK, a thin flap is cut into the outer layer of the cornea. Normally, the surgeon uses a microkeratome or another laser.

In Epi-LASIK, the doctor employs an oscillating, plastic cutting tool called an epithelial separator. It's called this because the epithelial separator parts the free part of the flap from the eye.(See Media Player for more information)

WHAT IS LASEK?

In LASIK, the thicker flap is created with a microkeratome cutting tool or a special laser. With LASEK, the ultra thin flap is created with a special cutting tool known as a trephine.

LASEK is used mostly for people with corneas that are too thin or too steep for LASIK, when it may be difficult to create a thicker LASIK flap. LASEK was developed to reduce the chance of complications that occur when the flap created during LASIK does not have the ideal thickness or diameter.

WHAT IS PRK?

PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is a refractive eye surgery that uses a laser to correct mild to moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.  PRK has some similarities to LASIK, but can offer vision correction to patients with a flat or steep cornea that are not good candidates for LASIK.

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