What do you think about laser eye surgery - epi-lasik?

Question

Please advise what is the difference between laser & lasik eye surgery?

Answer 1

Epi-LASIK : Epi-lasik is essentially surface laser treatment with an epithelial flap. It is very safe and effective as long as you are an appropriate laser candidate. You should see a cornea specialist for an evaluation.

Answer 2

Epilasek epilasik: I am the #1 epilasek or epilasik surgeon in the ne us, so I am a bit biased. That said, epilasek is the most modern, safest form of refractive surgery available today. I have performed every type of surgery available, and progressed from rk->prk->lasik->intralase->lasek-> epilasek epilasek is safer than lasik and painless unlike prk. It combines the best of both procedures.

Answer 3

Good : My philosophy always is to design the surgery to the patient not the patient to the surgery. There are over 28 ways of performing laser vision surgery of which lasik epi lasik prk are a few. If epi lasik is what your corneal refractive surgeon suggested for you then that is the right choice for you.

Answer 4

LASIK surgery: Lasik surgery is an effective procedure for reducing or eliminating your need for glasses. You should consult with an experienced doctor who is involved with lasik to determine whether or not you are a candidate. You should also learn about the risks of the surgery as well as the potential benefits of the surgery in your particular case. Best of luck!

Answer 5

Yes: Sometimes people only have a significant refractive problem in one of their eyes. Its ok to only do the one eye.

Answer 6

Yes.: Lasik surgery is routinely done for mono vision in older than 42 year olds. It is also done on kids with resistant amblyopia and high refractive errors (often excessive farsightedness in the lazy eye). Also in people of any age that may have glasses & cl intolerable anisometropia. Your eye md can explain if you are a candidate.

Answer 7

Yes: Laser vision correction can be accomplished one of two ways; either lasik where a flap or lid is created prior to the actual laser treatment to "reshape" the cornea or surface ablation also known as prk without a flap or lid where the epithelium is removed followed by the actual laser treatment to reshape the cornea.

Answer 8

LASIK: Lasik is one form of laser vision correction. The other main form of laser treatment is prk.

Answer 9

Yes: The difference is that lasik is a type of laser eye surgery. Lasik refers to lasers to correct vision by reshaping the cornea. There are many other laser eye surgeries, such as for diabetic eye problems, glaucoma, and retinal diseases.

Answer 10

Lasik : Lasik is a type of laser vision correction or surgery. Other types of laser eye surgery include prk and epi-lasik.

Answer 11

Yes: As i mentioned before there are over 20 ways of performing laser vision corrective techniques among close to 40 vision corrective procedures to help people see without glasses and contact lenses. The term laser eye surgery includes lasik as one among them. All laser vision surgeries re-shape the cornea to help correct the refractive error. Lasik in particular involves making a flap.

Answer 12

LASIK : Lasik is one type of laser eye surgery which corrects near-/ far-sightedness and astigmatism.

Answer 13

LASIK is laser surge: Lasik is one form of laser eye surgery where a protective flap is made in the cornea (with blade or laser). This is followed by another laser being used to reshape the cornea. The protective flap is then put back in place. Lasers are used in many other forms of eye surgery to treat medical conditions (glaucoma, retina, cataract.....). Thanks.

Answer 14

Laser application: Ophthalmology uses many types of lasers to perform specific treatments. The lasers utilized differ in the wavelength of light, the power, and the duration of exposure. LASIK treatments utilize an excimer laser for the cornea. Many other eye diseases are treated by lasers. Eg., argon, dye, krypton, diode, carbon dioxide, YAG, just to name a few. Laser selection is based on the tissue treated.

Answer 15

Goals differ: LASIK (and also PRK) use a specific type of laser to sculpt a new lens power for the eye. These eliminate the need for eyeglasses or contacts. laser eye surgery is a general term which includes LASIK but indicates any use of laser to treat various eye problems like glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and some other conditions. They are both aspects of the use of lasers for eye treatment.

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