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Why is LASIK the procedure of choice for most patients and surgeons?

April 26, 2017Lasik Patients procedure Surgeons

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Why is LASIK the procedure of choice for most patients and surgeons?

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Since the healing after LASIK occurs within the cornea rather than on the surface, a minimal degree of discomfort is experienced by the patient after this procedure. The corneal flap also protects the treated area from contact with the lids during blinking which also makes the procedure more comfortable. Visual improvement is faster with LASIK and the use of long term eye drops is unnecessary since the cornea after LASIK tends to have a gentler healing reaction than with PRK surface treatment.