LASEK - PRK - REWORK
In PRK the epithelium (top layer of the cornea) is scraped off and then the laser treatment is applied. A contact lens is used as a “bandage” to decrease discomfort. The epithelium then grows back over the bare area during the next few days.
In LASEK the epithelium is exposed to 20% alcohol which helps separate epithelium from the cornea. The epithelium is pushed to one side and laser treatment applied. The epithelial layer is replaced back onto the eye and held in place with a contact lens. The contact lens is then removed a few days later. LASEK is hence a “no knife”/flap operation.
Epi-Lasik is a smilar procedure that uses a keratome like that used for Lasik, but engineered to only separate the epithelium. The epithelium is left on a hinge, laser treatment applied and flap replaced. For more information on Laser Eye Surgery & more videos please visit http://www.lasik-eyes.co.uk
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Hi… it’s like a contact lens… but it is the front skin layer on the eye…. It has to be removed before they laser treat the cornea.. in this case to remove astigmatism left after original Laser Treament.
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
No….what’s there to cry about?
Exoime posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
what was wrong with the eye?
freakydude9 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
did u cry?
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Local… and you are well awake… Valium might help!!
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Hi… the video is to correct some minor residual prescription after Laser eye surgery… The thin layer of skin which covers the eye (Epithelium) is dissolved using a weak solution of alcohol and the skin is scrapped off… then a laser is re-used to re-shape the cornea to get rid of the prescription.. perfect eyesight now!!
td0893 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
So…
Do you go under a general or local?
Or can you choose
Because i woulsn’t want to be awake for that!
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Good that you have asked…. things would have to go drastically wrong for a part of the eye to be rendered inoperative.. the best advice would be to select a specialist eye hospital to carry out the procedure.
Filipe112 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Thanks for the info. I did check with them and they told me they do accept Pilot applicants who’ve had surgery. But just one question: inc ase the procedure goes wrong or slightly wrong, is there any risk of getting blind or not be able to see in some parts of our eye?
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
I think you are referring to the epithelium which is scrapped of the front of the eye before they laser correct / re-shape the cornea.
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
This is typical of most patients
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
No…. maybe a tad uncomfortable
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Stay still?…. You just lie there… the eye is anesthetized and you just look at the red light above you.. In most cases the laser auto tracks the eye moment to reduce any variation in postion.
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
No pain before as he eye is deadened with an anesthetic… a little uncomfortable maybe.
Check with the forces to make sure that they accept the procedure… I don’t think there will be an issue but best check first.
Filipe112 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Hey, I’m 18, turning 19, and I am studying engineering. After I get my degree I want to join the Air Force for Pilot degree, but I use glasses about a year now. I can’t see far away, but I can see close. Do you recommend this kind of surgery? If so, would that be recommended when I am at least 21 years of age? Do you feel any pain before and after?
Please, reply back.
mattr7793 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
how did u stay so still? were u asleep from anastesea?
ethl314 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
wads tat they took out? sorry.couldnt understand whats going on here. tat thing they took out looks lyk a torn contact lens.
theresabischoff1 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
I had PRK on my Right Eye and Lasik on my Left Eye at the Howerton Eye Center in Austin. I am very happy with my results. The PRK did take about a week to recover but was well worth it. The Lasik was great the next day.
iPikee posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
Did this hurt? Please reply.
RiPaN94 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
wtf??
bubbah posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
It corrects your vision. You’ll be able to dump your glasses, basically.
funkmasterfox posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
aright thanks alot!
ellzydroog20 posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
wow i bet u were releived to close ur eye after all that jesus
ZeusLasikEyes posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
At 17 your a little to young for the procedure… however once your sight has stabilized for 2 / 3 years you might be a candidate for surgery.. The best advice would be from a trained surgeon… The latest technology tracks the eye movement and you don’t have to worry too much about movement… Do I recommend this?… yes it is a life chnaging procedure..
funkmasterfox posted: 26 Dec at 7:48 am
im only 16 yrs old almost 17 and my vision is absolutly horrible i had glasses since 4th grade…do you recommend this? and was it hard to keep ur eye in place how did this work for u