Epi-LASIK Pros and Cons

LASIK is a well-known laser eye procedure. It entails the use of lasers to address vision issues such as myopia and hyperopia.

Epi-LASIK is a LASIK-like laser eyesight refractive surgical procedure. It is used to treat vision impairments and can minimize a person's reliance on eyeglasses and contact lenses. Dr. Ioannis Pallikaris developed this treatment as an alternative to laser eye surgery such as LASIK and LASEK.

LASEK is a surgical technique in which alcohol is used in the eyes to relax the epithelial cells in order to make surgery easier and more successful. However, the issue with alcohol is that it might prolong the healing process significantly.

Your eyes will be blurry for the first 2 to 3 hours after surgery. However, even though your vision will significantly improve within 24 hours, you may continue to experience periodic blurriness and variations in your vision for a period of time as your eyes acclimate to the re-shaped cornea.

Epi-LASIK is a safer surgery than LASIK, according to experts. Although flap problems with LASIK are uncommon, they can result in lifelong vision loss and suboptimal outcomes. Epi-LASIK entirely regenerates the overlying epithelial flap while preserving the eye's structural integrity.

Epi-LASIK Pros

• Epi-LASIK is thought to be advantageous for a number of reasons. The following are some of them:
• It is ideal for patients with a thin cornea, which typically disqualifies candidates for LASIK. Epi-LASIK makes it possible for these people to get their vision fixed.
• LASIK and LASEK may compromise the cornea, according to certain reports. Epi-LASIK can aid in the preservation of the cornea's strength. This is very true for people whose corneas are thin.
• In LASEK and LASIK, flap-related problems are common. Epi-LASIK is a safe and effective procedure that eliminates the difficulties of flap surgery.
• Epi-LASIK hurts less than LASIK.
• Epi-LASIK takes less time to heal than other surgeries. Since this method uses a machine to remove the epithelium, it promotes rapid healing.
• Performing this operation is less difficult and causes less pressure on the surgeon who is responsible for performing the procedure.
• Patients like this treatment since it is thought to be significantly safer than others.
• Because the treatment does not denervate the cornea, there is no risk of dry eye following surgery.
• Recovery can be accomplished within a few days, making the treatment more patient-friendly.
• Eye dryness is less common.
• No epithelial formation (under a LASIK flap)
• Superior visual quality than LASIK
• The possibility of a flap displacement following surgery is eliminated in the event of an eye injury or trauma.

Epi-LASIK Cons

Some patients develop ectasia of the cornea, which is characterized by gradual corneal thinning and bulging. Despite the fact that the surgeon evaluates for this issue, it is difficult to anticipate which patients may experience this event.