Epi-Lasik

Epi-Lasik is another useful eye surgery to know about. Epi-Lasik is very similar to the Lasek surgery we discussed earlier. The main difference between these two procedures is that Epi-Lasik does not use alcohol to remove the epithelium cells. In place of alcohol, this procedure uses a plastic blade to remove the epithelium cells. As a result, Epi-Lasek has not been reported to cause eye irritation. Additionally, since the epithelium surface cells are removed from the patient’s cornea, the surgeon is able to reshape the eye. On a concluding note, since this procedure is less harsh on a patient’s eyes than other refractive methods, a patient is usually able to remove their specialized contact lenses three days after the surgery.