LASEK vs LASIK

To ensure you're a good candidate for LASIK or LASEK you'll need a comprehensive eye exam by Mark D. Jackson, OD and Associates. We examine your eyes to make sure they're healthy. Measure the curvature of your cornea and pupil size. Your will be given an informed consent form to sign after a thorough discussion of the risks, benefits, alternative options and possible complications.

DURING THE PROCEDURE

Your eyes will be numbed with anesthetic drops. A device will be placed around your eye to keep you from blinking. In the LASIK procedure, a device called a microkeratome will be used to cut a hinged flap of thin corneal tissue off the outer layer cornea. The flap will then be lifted out of the way. For LASEK, instead of using a microkeratome, the most superficial layer of the cornea is loosened and moved aside like a sheet. LASEK can often be performed on people whose corneas are too thin for LASIK. PRK is similar to LASEK. Your surgeon will gently reshape the underlying corneal tissue. They then replace the flap, which will quickly adhere to the eyeball. There are no stitches. The surgery takes 5 to 10 minutes for each eye. Generally, both eyes are treated on the same day.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE

You'll want to rest the remainder of the day. Healing is relatively fast; most people return to work the day after their surgery. Temporary side effects may include dryness, scratchiness, sensitivity to light and haloes or starbursts around light. These effects diminish over time. Risks and possible complications LASIK is a very safe procedure, but as with all surgery, there are some risks. Learn more about LASIK risks from the Food and Drug Administration. Call and schedule your FREE LASIK vs LASEK consultation at Fort Collins and Loveland offices.

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