EPI Lasik

Moria Evaluation 3e microkeratome

Epilasik Head (Safe, Effective, Permanment)

New vision Lasik Center is pleased to introduce Epilasik. With Epilasik safe Lasik Procedure is even more safer. A unique blade less instrument called epikeratome separated the corneal epithelium to make a flap.

Epilasik is a new laser eye surgery procedure

	Device similar to a microkeratome (called epi-keratome) slides over the surface of the cornea, just underneath the epithelial layer of cells while suction is applied.
	The result is a hinged sheet of epithelium that is at least partially viable.
	It is reflected out of the way so that the ablation can take place.
	The sheet is repositioned and a bandage soft contact lens is placed on the eye.

If you have Epilasik you'll likely experience some pain, which is manageable with over-the-counter painkillers. The pain is reportedly less than with PRK or LASEK.

EPI-Lasik Indications

	Thin corneas
	Flat corneas
	Small palpebral opening, deep-set eyes, limbal anomalies, Dry Eye
	Patients with high risk of trauma (basketball, football, hockey players etc.)

Advantages
	Leaves no marks on cornea.
	Better option for patients with thin corneas.
	No risk of postoperative dry eye problems.
	It provides a more predictable outcome.

Recovery (Compared to Lasik)
	Minimal discomfort lasts for 24 to 36 hours compared to 6 hrs for Lasik.
	Visual recovery takes 3-4 days as compared to typically 2 days for Lasik.