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.

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.