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How is the Epi-LASIK procedure performed?

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How is the Epi-LASIK procedure performed?

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During the Epi-LASIK procedure, the flap of epithelial skin is cut as thinly as possible using a blunt plastic oscillating blade. The hinge of the flap is retained on the eye. An epithelial separator is used to separate the epithelial sheet from the eye in the Epi-LASIK method. After the epithelial flap has been created it is carefully lifted and folded back. This give the surgeon room to work on the surface of the cornea that was beneath the flap. An Excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea’s tissue and once this has been completed the epithelial flap is gently replaced using a spatula like tool.To keep the epithelium securely in place, a bandage contact lens is applied. Three or four days later (after the epithelium has reattached to the eye), the bandage contact lens is removed You will still experience pain with Epi-LASIK surgery but this can be controlled with painkillers.

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