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Types of Laser Eye Surgery

Checkout out seven different types of laser eye surgery available so far. As an opticiansLondon, we expect that more procedures will be introduced as new technologies emerge.

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Types of Laser Eye Surgery

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  1. Types of Laser Eye Surgery There are seven different types of laser eye surgery available. opticians london As an , we expect that more procedures will be introduced as new technologies emerge. The types of laser eye surgery are; LASIK: LASIK is an acronym for Laser-Assisted in Situ Keratomileusis and is one of the earliest forms of eye surgery. The procedure entails using a blade to create a flap of the epithelium before the laser is focused on the cornea. The laser would then be used to remove thin layers of the cornea. Intra-LASIK: Very similar to LASIK, intra-LASIK also involves cutting the top layer of the cornea but using laser rather than a blade. Wavefront LASIK: Wavefront LASIK is the most recent form of LASIK in which a map or 3D scan of the patient’s eye is produced. PRK: PRK is an acronym for Photorefractive Keratectomy. It is a refractive eye surgery that is used to correct near-sightedness, astigmatism and far-sightedness. LASEK: It is variation of PRK that combines the techniques of LASIK and PRK. Epi-LASIK and Epi-LASEK: These two types of laser surgery are very similar to LASIK and LASEK. A dull blade is used to create a small corneal flap in epi-LASIK. Epi-LASEK is a modification of LASEK using a blunt blade as well. www.belsonopticians.co.uk 0800 980 3464, 020 79874445 london@belsonopticians.co.uk 320 Burdett Road, London, E14 7DL

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