I am led to believe that these are currently the most advanced laser eye surgery techniques to date. I am leaning towards lasek because it seems it is just as effective these days with less complications (eg less likely to get long term dry eyes) but a slower recovery time? I could be convinced otherwise if one had better long term results but they are both relatively new.
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Once your epithelium is healed, you can bathe and swim normally. This is usually after a week, but please check with your surgeon as some patients may take longer. Head aches with prolonged reading can have a number of causes that may or may not relate to your LASEK, so please talk...
LASEK is a form of Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) just like Photorefractive Keratoplasty (PRK). The process involves removing the top surface layer of the cornea, the epithelium, reshaping the cornea, and then replacing the epithelium. A bandage contact lens is then placed over the...
In my experience, visual recovery after Epi-LASEK (and PRK) takes longer than LASIK (flap) and 3-6 months is not uncommon. Unlike LASIK, where the epithelium is not removed, LASEK (or Epi-LASEK) and PRK require the corneal epithelium to be removed. This can contribute to longer...