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LASEK vs LASIK Eye Surgery

A comparison between LASEK vs LASIK eye surgery. LASEK stands for Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratomileusi, LASIK stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis. Well that’s all fine and dandy, but what does that all mean? Both LASEK and LASIK eye surgery correct for refractive errors in farsightedness, nearsightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism. They are both outpatient procedures that take the same amount of time to perform by the surgeon, approximately fifteen minutes per eye. In both procedures, the epithelium is cut using an excimer laser. In LASIK, however, the stoma is also cut and the depth of the flap cut is thicker than in LASEK. Recovery time is longer for LASEK patients, averaging several more days for recovery and several additional weeks for complete healing and optimal vision.

If your surgeon determines you are a poor candidate for LASIK surgery and/or have thinner/flatter corneal tissue than most people, than you will most likely be given the option of LASEK eye surgery. Because LASEK surgery does not cut into the stroma, there are typically no complications of the stromal flaps as in LASIK. The procedure also retains more corneal tissue than LASIK. However, LASEK surgery typically is more uncomfortable and takes more time to heal.

Both procedures have their own benefits as well as drawbacks and/or risks. Your surgeon should go over all of these during your initial consultation. You, as a potential patient, will also go through extensive screening to determine which, if either, laser eye surgery is best for you. Some of the direct benefits from LASIK include immediate clear vision which typically will be measured at 20/20. With LASEK, there usually are less problems with corneal haze and less risk of dry eye as in LASIK.

LASEK is a newer procedure so the history of results is not as extensive as that of LASIK. Why does that matter? Basically, any risks and complications may not be as well known as LASIK. Just something to keep in mind. Be sure that if you do decide to get LASEK, that you have the procedure done by a laser eye surgeon that has done the procedure many times and has a good reputation.

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Laser Eye Surgery Information

The below laser eye surgery information book is very detailed. As one review notes, “Lasik is not as simple as it looks. Your doctors experience will make the difference in the possible need for a “touch up” or hitting the mark the first time. This book provides so much information that anyone considering Lasik should have it. You will be spending at least a couple of thousand dollars for Read more

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Refractive Eye Surgery Procedures: LASIK, IntraLASIK, Epi-LASIK, CK, Implantable Contact Lenses, and More

The Refractive Eye Surgery procedures complete guide book by Chris A. Knobbe, M.D. Ophthalmologist (eye physician and surgeon) and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, is the definitive source on refractive surgical procedures to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. It is technical enough to explain the methodologies, yet makes the subject understandable for the consumer. Whatever you age or refractive error, Dr. Knobbe makes clear what are the best refractive surgical options for your eyes, whether you need California laser eye surgery or in any state. The book is intended specifically for the consumer and is written in patient-friendly language. No matter what your age or degree of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia (need for readers), Dr. Knobbe provides guidance to the refractive surgical procedure(s) that will be best for you.

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Author Chris A. Knobbe, M.D., Ophthalmologist (Eye Physician and Surgeon) and Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, has written the definitive treatise on refractive surgical procedures to reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. The book is intended specifically for the consumer and[Read More]

This book about refractive eye surgery procedures, including LASIK, IntraLASIK, Epi-LASIK, CK, Implantable Contact Lenses, among others, is the only source you will need to fully understand refractive surgical procedures, including associated rishks as well as benefits, and even how to choose your laser eye surgeon. A lifetime of your vision is at stake – choose wisely!

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