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LaserMyEye :: Encyclopedia :: LASEK LASEK, despite its name, is really a modified form of PRK and is a moderately popular form of surface ablation. LASEK is often offered to patients who do not have sufficient corneal thickness to have LASIK performed safely, such as those with high prescriptions and/or thinner than average corneas. LASEK does not use a microkeratome blade and therefore the complications associated with those blades are eliminated. www.lasermyeye.org /encyclopedia/lasek.html   (238 words)

Gulf South Eye Associates - Ophthalmology Specialists, Metairie, LA :: Offering eye care, cataract and glaucoma ... LASEK differs from PRK and LASIK, in that during LASEK your surgeon removes the epithelium or the outer layer of the cornea using an alcohol solution (one part alcohol and four parts sterile water). LASEK is intended to help patients minimize their dependency on glasses or contact lenses but cannot guarantee that you won't need glasses after the procedure or at some time in the future for certain tasks. LASEK will not prevent any part of the natural aging process such as cataracts, the natural clouding of the lens on the inside of your eye and Presbyopia, which is the loss of the eye's natural ability to accommodate or read without the help of reading glasses or bifocals after the age of 40. www.gulfsoutheye.com /lasek.asp   (499 words)

1999 Summer X Games: Lasek finally puts it all together Lasek led after both of the first two runs, but it was his third-round score of 94.25 that held off Macdonald and Hawk. Lasek, whose biggest win until Saturday night was a victory in the '98 X Trials, threw up his arms in recognition of the crowd and then leaned over as if to say to himself, "I finally did it." Lasek knew he had to just relax and let the tricks flow as they have for so many years in his backyard. espn.go.com /xgames/summerx99/skate/news/1999/990626/01327420.html   (954 words)

Cole Eye Institute - Laser Vision Correction LASEK avoids some of the complications that can be associated with LASIK, such as problems with the operation of the microkeratome, problems with the thickness and size of the flap, or difficulties reattaching the flap after treatment. LASEK may also be better for patients who have steep or very thin corneas which make it difficult for the surgeon to make a proper LASIK flap. Many LASEK patients will not fully recover functional vision for 1 to 2 weeks while their eye heals, which is similar to the healing time experienced in PRK. www.clevelandclinic.org /eye/laser/lasek.htm   (612 words)

Boston.com / Sports / High school / Basketball / Gifted Lasek has myriad choices The depth of Lasek's precocity is almost startling -- she was a starter in three varsity sports before age 14 and an all-Western Mass. In many ways, Lasek is the perfect daughter of Title IX, the kind of female athlete that backers of the legislation were hoping would be spawned after the law was enacted in 1972. Indeed, Lasek's generation is so far removed from the struggles of the past that it is impossible for her to believe that times were ever different. www.boston.com /sports/schools/basketball/articles/2005/03/03/gifted_lasek_has_myriad_choices?pg=full   (1668 words)

UW Medicine - LASEK and PRK Procedures LASEK is a refractive surgery technique that combines the surface treatment of PRK with the added comfort of LASIK, without the potential complications of the LASIK flap. LASEK and PRK have been shown to be safe and effective in the appropriate patients. LASEK and PRK may be an excellent choice for patients who have thin corneas and therefore are not ideal candidates for LASIK procedures. www.uwmedicine.org /PatientCare/MedicalSpecialties/SpecialtyCare/UWMEDICALCENTER/Refractive/SpecialtyServices/lasekandprkprocedures.htm   (333 words)

Information on laser eye surgery options at MedicineNet.com LASEK laser eye surgery is a newer surgery that combines many of the benefits of older vision correction surgeries, explain doctors at The Cleveland Clinic. LASEK laser eye surgery is used to treat astigmatism, nearsightedness or farsightedness. In LASEK laser eye surgery, the epithelium, or outer layer of the cornea, is cut not with the microkeratome cutting tool used in LASIK, but with a finer blade called a trephine and a 20% alcohol solution. www.medicinenet.com /lasek_laser_eye_surgery/article.htm   (511 words)

TLC Laser Eye Centers - Other Procedures - LASEK or Epi LASEK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) is a laser refractive procedure to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. LASEK is sometimes referred to as "Epi-LASEK." It involves removing the top layer of the cornea as a flap-like sheet before re-sculpting the cornea with the excimer laser. LASEK is a great option for patients previously turned down for LASIK because of thin or unusually shaped corneas. www.tlcvision.com /centers/tucson/what_lasek.fxml   (193 words)

UF & Shands Jacksonville | UF Laser Eye Center - LASEK Eye Surgery LASEK eye surgery, or laser epithelial keratomileusis, is similar to LASIK but without cutting a corneal flap. Instead of using a microkeratome tool to cut the cornea, the LASEK surgeon uses a diluted alcohol solution or a fine blade to "move aside" the tissue on the cornea in preparation for laser reshaping. LASEK is used to treat the same refractive errors as LASIK, including astigmatism, nearsightedness and farsightedness, and is often a preferred alternative to LASIK for certain patients who have: www.shandsjacksonville.org /hs/uflaser/lasek.asp   (306 words)

Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis (LASEK) - Warren Cross and Associates LASEK is a relatively new laser vision procedure that combines elements of PRK and LASIK, and may offer some advantages over both. LASEK removes tissue within the cornea to treat low to high levels of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. LASEK is a safe, effective and permanent procedure, but like any surgical procedure, it does have some risks. www.drcross.com /index.cfm/procedures/laserepithelialkeratomileusis   (1075 words)

Smith Optics | News | Bucky Lasek Takes Slam City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Lasek spent the weekend at the BC Place Stadium competing against some of the world's best vert skaters. Lasek walked away with first place and the $15,000 purse after scoring an 88.25 on his third run. Bucky Lasek is recognized as one of the premier vert skaters in the world with a contest repertoire that includes more difficult tricks than any other skater competing today. www.smithsport.com /news/n_lasek_slamcity_0504.html   (243 words)

tulsaworld.com: Health Scene LASEK (laser assisted sub-epithelial keratomileusis), also called Epithelial-LASIK, E-LASIK or Epi-LASEK, is a refractive surgery technique developed by Italian surgeon Massimo Camellin, and first publicized in 1999. LASEK is used most often on people with corneas that are too thin or too flat for LASIK. LASEK also appears to be a good option for patients with dry eyes. www.tulsaworld.com /healthresource.asp?id=030731_He_EYELasek   (408 words)

LASEK LASEK is a new procedure which has been popular for the last year. LASEK should take less than 20 minutes with the actual application of laser taking typically less than a minute, depending on your prescription. LASEK is completely painless as the eye is anaesthetised using drops, however, some discomfort or grittiness will be experienced after treatment. www.lasersightessex.co.uk /lasek.htm   (272 words)

LASEK, Richard W. Yee, M.D. After the laser is applied to reshape the cornea, the cell layer is repositioned and a soft contact lens is placed over the eye to help keep the cells in place while it heals (about 3 to 4 days). People who cannot have a cut flap, such as pilots, athletes, or those involved in other activities or occupations where the possibility of contact with the eye is probable. LASEK results fluctuate for the first 3 to 5 day, depending on how well the patient is healing. www.uth.tmc.edu /ophthalmology/RWYee/lasek.html   (602 words)

Lasek LASEK is a hybrid of FDA approved PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and LASIK (Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). In LASEK, while the eye is numbed with eyedrops, a diluted solution of alcohol is applied to the cornea for a sufficient period of time to allow softening of the corneal epithelium or surface layer of the cornea. LASEK is a suitable alternative to LASIK when corneal thickness or concern regarding the corneal flap is an issue. www.tehranlasik.com /correction/lasek.htm   (634 words)

Lasek, laser assisted sub epithelial keratectomy, information at LADARVision.com LASEK, or Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy*, is another form of laser vision correction surgeons may choose to use in place of LASIK based on individual patient needs. During LASEK* eye surgery, the surface layer of the cornea, known as the epithelium, is loosened. While both LASEK* and PRK are considered corneal surface treatments, there are very subtle differences between them. www.ladarvision.com /vision-correction/lasek.asp   (307 words)

SeeClearly.Com - PRK/LASEK LASEK, also known as laser epithelial keratomileusis, a fairly new procedure, is a variation of PRK. The goal of the LASEK technique is to reduce complications that can occur during LASIK when the flap is not the ideal diameter or thickness. With LASEK, patients are often required to wear a bandage contact lens for about four days to promote healing. www.seeclearly.com /content3cb1.html?id=prklasek   (491 words)

Optima Eye - LASEK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) In LASEK, once the epithelial cells have been laid out of the way, the laser is applied to Bowman's layer in the exact same fashion as in PRK. Essentially, LASEK and PRK are identical, except for the fact that following the application of the laser in LASEK, the epithelial cells which have been partly devitalized by the weak alcohol solution are laid back over the treatment area and may serve to facilitate healing of new epithelium. LASEK and PRK are similar, the only difference is that in PRK, the epithelium is removed completely whereas in LASEK the patient's epithelium serves as its own bandage following the procedure. www.optimaeye.com /lasek.html   (765 words)

LASEK: Overview In LASEK, the epithelium, or outer layer of the cornea, is cut not with the microkeratome cutting tool used in LASIK, but with a finer blade called a trephine and a 20% alcohol solution. LASEK may be better for patients who have steep or very thin corneas, which make it difficult for the surgeon to make a proper LASIK flap. LASEK IS better for people with dry eye syndrome because in avoiding a deeper flap, the corneal nerves responsible for the tearing reflex are not cut. clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/3000/3068.asp?index=10787   (917 words)

LASEK Eye Surgery - How LASEK Works, and What to Expect - AllAboutVision.com LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis) is a relatively new procedure that is technically a variation of PRK. Also called epithelial LASIK or E-LASIK, LASEK is used mostly for people with corneas that are too thin or too flat for LASIK. In LASEK, the epithelium, or outer layer of the cornea, is cut not with the microkeratome cutting tool used in LASIK, but with a finer blade called a trephine. www.allaboutvision.com /visionsurgery/lasek.htm   (484 words)

LASEK in Chicago, Illinois - Dr. Sloane   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) Lasek is often the best option for patients with very high correction, thin cornea, corneal disease, etc. The Lasek procedure is quite similar to lasik and after a slightly longer healing period, the results are also excellent. In lasek, a much thinner cornea surface of only 6-10 cells thick is folded back before the excimer laser is applied. After this first step, the lasek procedure is the same as lasik except that slightly less cornea tissue needs to be ablated (sculpted using the excimer laser). www.drsloane.com /lasek-chicago-illinois.php   (427 words)

About A Better PRK (LASEK) - PPLVC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) LASEK differs from LASIK in that the surgeon creates an epithelial flap instead of a corneal stromal flap, thus eliminating all the complications associated with deeper corneal stromal flaps, explained Dr. Durrie, associate clinical professor, University of Kansas, Kansas City. One day postop, the LASEK average visual acuity was 20/30, a little worse than the average for LASIK at 20/20-.However, the average visual acuity for LASEK at 1 month is 20/20, with a range between 20/15 and 20/40. Because the LASEK technique is relatively easy, Dr. Durrie encouraged others to try it after viewing a video. www.panpacificlaser.com /procedure/lasek.aspx   (1298 words)

LASEK: Los Angeles Eye patients offered Lasik treatment options Laser epithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) is a modern form of laser vision correction that utilizes the principles used in both LASIK and PRK to correct vision errors. LASEK may be used to treat nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism for unbelievable vision results. All and all, LASEK is an effective means of vision improvement that falls somewhere between PRK and LASIK in terms of optimum comfort. www.bergfeinfield.com /vision_lasek.php   (321 words)

LASEK Vision Correction - Ocusight Eye Care Center A modification of Lasik and PRK is LASEK (laser epithelial keratomileusis). LASEK may be better for patients who have steep or very thin corneas which make it difficult to make a proper LASIK flap and causes dry eye less frequently than LASIK. On the negative side, however, many LASEK patients will not fully recover good vision for 1 to 2 weeks while their eye heals, which is similar to the healing time experienced with PRK. www.ocusight.com /visioncorrection/lasek.html   (208 words)

LASEK, Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy - Dr Earl W. Nepple Md - Opthalmic Services - Cataract and Refractive ... LASEK is a modification of PRK and LASIK. Thus, in LASEK only the surface of the stromal layer of the cornea is ablated by the laser, exactly like PRK. LASEK (which many practitioners are beginning to call "E"K as contrasted to LASIK called "I"K) offers a number of advantages over the other older surface ablation procedure, namely PRK. www.lasereyesite.com /lasek.html   (1128 words)

LASEK - Information About LASEK Surgery During LASEK, the surgeon loosens the edges of the epithelial cells with alcohol. After the laser corrects the cornea, the cell layer is repositioned and a soft contact lens is placed over the eye to help keep the cells in place while it heals. LASEK is used mostly for people with thin or flat corneas who are poor candidates for LASIK. www.the-lasik-directory.com /lasek.html   (291 words)

LASEK - LASEK Laser Eye Surgery Information The motivation behind LASEK was to find a surface ablation technique like PRK that induced less discomfort, offers a lower incidence of corneal haze, and provides the patient with faster vision recovery time. Advantages of LASEK over Lasik include elimination of the possibility of any stromal flap complications during surgery or throughout the patient's lifetime, including striae, DLK, and others, a decreased risk of temporary induced dry eyes, and an increase in the overall thickness of the untouched area of the cornea. The use of the excimer laser for LASEK is not FDA-approved, but is an accepted "off label use" use of the excimer laser. www.usaeyes.org /lasik/faq/lasek.htm   (1764 words)

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