How Corneal Flap heal after Lasik?

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How does corneal flap heals after Lasik? Does it heal only at the edges or the entire flap under surface heals and attaches itself back to the treated corneal base. How strong is the healed bond? In case of any potential accident or rubbing the eyes will not dislodge the flap right?

Dante Buonsanti, MD · Answer

Lasik flap never heals completely, its really stable and only vulnerable to direct eye trauma, but if you try to lift the flap years or decades after surgery you will be able to, femtosecond has exactly the same clinical results.

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

The LASIK flap heals back into its original position and the healing process is not limited to he edge alone. The healed flap is stable and unlikely to dislodge with eye rubbing. Significant eye trauma could potentially dislocate the flap, however, such instances are rare. Flap creation making use of the femtosecond laser provides for even greater stability and reduced chances of flap movement or dislocation. This has been one of the greatest advances in LASIK surgery.

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