Other Laser Procedures
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
PRK is laser eye surgery that treats nearsightedness, mild to moderate farsightedness, and astigmatism. The surgeon uses an excimer laser to remove tissue from the front surface of the cornea. This removal (or ablation) results in a new shape, thus reducing the vision problem. PRK usually takes less than one minute per eye. Unlike LASIK no flap is cut into the front of the eye.
Bladeless or "All Laser" LASIK
All Laser LASIK uses an additional laser instead of a bladed instrument (microkeratome) to create the flap in the front of the eye. As with regular LASIK, the flap then is lifted and laser energy is used to reshape the eye for vision correction.
Bladless LASEK is under review as an offer at Aston University Day Hospital.
Epi-LASIK
Epi-LASIK is like LASEK in that the surface epithelium is mechanically removed. Instead, the surgeon uses an epikeratome, which is a separator that creates an epithelial sheet. Laser treatment is then applied to the cornea.
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Brilliant all the way through, staff fantastic and I felt at ease all through the procedure and I would never be afraid to come again. Sincere thanks to all concerned.
Christine D (Sep 2006)
Ophthalmic Surgeon:
Mr Sajjid Haider
Procedure: Cataract surgery
