Lasek Eye Surgery

Lasek Surgery, not to be confused with Lasik, is another refractive procedure that is good to know about. During this procedure, an eye surgeon uses alcohol to remove the epithelium cells from the cornea. As a result of using alcohol and not a mechanical blade, this procedure can also be used on people who have very thin corneas. Many surgeons will use this procedure in lieu of PRK. The only real issue with Lasek is that the alcohol used during the procedure has been known to cause severe eye irritation and eye inflammation. On a positive note, the recovery time is less than with PRK.