LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) is a mixture of LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and PRK (PRK).

 · LASIK? Laser surgery in which a flap is created in the surface layer of the cornea (epithelium) with a microkeratome blade, then a computer-controlled excimer laser is used to reshape the underlying cornea. The flap is then replaced and heals by itself, the treated area under protection.
 · Prka? A method in which laser surgery instead of creating a corneal flap, the surgeon gently removes just part of the surface of the cornea by scraping. Then converts the computer-controlled excimer laser, the underlying cornea with LASIK. Since the surface cells are removed, they must fend off, so the recovery time is a little more time.
 · LASEK? Laser surgery in which the corneal epithelium is cut very low, with a little blade that is thinner than the blade of the microkeratome used in LASIK. The epithelium is then treated with alcohol to loosen and separate from the rest of the cornea. This creates a very thin flap is then broken off and the computer-controlled excimer laser is used to reshape the underlying cornea. Like LASIK, the little flap heals itself.

One advantage of LASEK over PRK is that people are more comfortable after surgery. LASEK in both eyes can be on the same day or be carried out at a time.

LASEK (and PRK) are called surface ablation procedures. Because the eroded surface of the cornea (surgical removal, melted or vaporized) using a laser. Surface ablation with the same laser LASIK can be used to shape the cornea and the visual results are equivalent.

Good candidates for LASEK

The best candidates for LASEK are (myopia) people whose cornea is too thin, that the traditional LASIK support are short-sighted. Since LASEK removes less corneal tissue, Thereâ? No danger of cutting the flap too deeply, because it would be if they were given traditional LASIK.

In addition, people who play sports or jobs with a high degree of risk of eye damage better candidates for LASEK because thinner flap less damage to their eyes when their eyes before they are injured healed completely.

Some people may be candidates for LASEK Arena? T candidates for LASIK. These first candidates are people with:

 · dry eyes
 · glaucoma
 · Large pupils
 · fairly thick cornea, but small optical zones
 • Very cool flat or steep

If you have any of these conditions, you may be a candidate for LASEK, a procedure equivalent to the results of LASIK. Dr. Jonathan Davidorf in West Hills, California, has an informative Web site, where you can read more about LASIK and its alternatives.

Recovery

LASEK has the expectations of recovery similar to LASIK. The main differences are that the flap created in LASEK heals in about a day. For about four days, LASEK people typically carry a special contact lens that acts as a dressing, adding more protection to the treated area, because the component was extra-thin. Some people may feel eye irritation during the first two days after the operation.

LASIK can reach people with good vision in only a few days, while after LASEK takes several days to a week. Most people back to the surgeon tomorrow review, a LASEK, then after a week and three months for follow-up.

LASEK may be an option for you if you have been a candidate for traditional LASIK is not already. This is another way to get the laser eye so you can reduce or eliminate the benefits to be able to enjoy the dependency on glasses or contact lenses.


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