Epithelial Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis

Epi-LASIK is a refractive surgery method conceived to decline a person’s dependency on eyeglasses and communicate lenses, amending nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Unlike LASIK laser eye surgery, Epi-LASIK does

not need the creation of a corneal flap. Essentially, it was evolved to explain some of the difficulties with LASIK and LASEK. Epi-LASIK values methods from both LASIK and LASEK, but disagrees in a couple of key areas.

Epi-LASIK Complications

• Starbursts, glare and Halos
• Under or over correction
• Flap complications

Epi-LASIK Benefits

• Reduced likelihood of flap complications
• Reduced possibility of dry eye syndrome
• Patients with thinner corneas can be treated