Our 20/20 LASIK Blog

LASEK eye surgery is a laser vision correction alternative for some patients who do not qualify as candidates for LASIK vision correction because of thin corneas or corneas that are too steep (high myopia). LASEK is very similar to the more common procedure of LASIK since LASEK also uses a laser to gently reshape the cornea for better vision. The biggest difference occurs in the very first step - the creation of the flap. In LASEK, a very thin epithelial flap is created instead of the thicker corneal flap created in LASIK. The LASEK method reduces the number of flap-related complications sometimes seen in LASIK.

There are other advantages and benefits to LASEK like:

• It's less invasive as there is no incision in the central part of the cornea.
• There is no weakening of the cornea so it’s more appropriate for people who may be subject to corneal trauma in their jobs, i.e. athletes, pilots.
• The recovery time is shorter than its predecessor, PRK
• Its results are comparable to LASIK and PRK.
• It can be performed more than once, if necessary.