Epi-LASIK

Epi-LASIK involves using a microkeratome with a blunt blade to cleave off the epithelial cell layer beneath its basal layer. The epithelium is lifted as a flap and the excimer laser treatment done to the front surface of the cornea. The epithelial flap is repositioned and a soft contact lens fitted. The ideal behind the Epi-LASIK technique is to make visual recovery faster than PRK. However, to date the visual results, post-operative course, advantages and disadvantages are much the same as PRK.