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.

Lasik Explained

During Lasik Eye Surgery, an eye surgeon uses a microkeratome blade to make a small incision on the patient’s eye. The portion of the eye where the flap is created is called the cornea. Once the incision has been made, the surgeon folds it back to expose the inner portion of the eye, which is called the stoma. Then, the surgeon uses the laser to vaporize a small portion of the stoma, resulting in the eye being reshaped. This reshaping enables the patient to have significantly improved vision. Also, unlike the stoma, the cornea will then heal itself.