This procedure involves using 20% ethanol on the central 8-9 mm of the cornea, then lifting the epithelial layer as a flap, doing the excimer laser treatment to the front of the cornea and repositioning the epithelial layer.
Visual results, post-operative course, advantages and disadvantages are much the same as PRK. However, due to the lack of significant advantages over PRK most eye surgeons have stopping performing the LASEK technique.
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Laser Eye Treatments Laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK)
Laser Eye Treatments Laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK)