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So I'm reading that LASEK still cuts a flap, just a thinner one than LASIK. It also appears to have a longer healing time than LASIK[0]. It does appear to have
by kale 10y ago
So I'm reading that LASEK still cuts a flap, just a thinner one than LASIK. It also appears to have a longer healing time than LASIK[0].
It does appear to have fewer complications with the flap, since it's a thinner one, and less chance of hazing.
[0]http://www.the-lasik-directory.com/lasik_lasek_chart.html http://www.the-lasik-directory.com/lasik_lasek_chart.html
- ada1981 10y agoLASEK actually dissolves the epithelium, which is a protective skin layer that regenerates vs. LASIK which cuts and then re-attaches a flap.
- amalag 10y agoI did PRK which is the original procedure before LASIK because the thought of a flap is too scary for me. From what I understand PRK has better long term recovery but short term it takes more time. People want LASIK for the convenience, almost no recovery time. With PRK I took 1 week off work and the next week was bad too. Then more discomfort for upto 6 months. After that it's great.