Epilasik

Epi-LASIK (Epithelial Laser In Situ Keratomileusis) is an innovated procedure of Lasik to overcome the limitations of Lasik.

Who is eligible?

• Patients with thin corneas
• Patients with high power
• Patients with certain corneal diseases
• Patients concerned about a corneal flap
• Patients who had previous eye surgery are eligible to undergo Epilasik

What is the difference between Lasik and Epilasik?

For Epi-LASIK the eximer laser is applied in the bed of the epithelial flap (first layer of the Cornea). But in LASIK the laser is applied in the bed of the Storma   (Third layer of the cornea)

What are the limitations of Lasik?

• Patients with high powers can not undergo Lasik
• Patients with Thin, Steep and Flat corneas can not be treated
• Though rare flap handling may be risky
• Biomechanics of cornea weakened to some extent
• Effects of wavefront correction is reduced by induced aberration on Stormal flap

How EpiLasik is done?

The treating doctor performs the flap lifting first and laser is applied. The laser application will give you a mild burning sensation which will get over within few hours after the procedure. The flap is replaced back. A thin contact lens will be placed on your eyes for few days to reduce your discomfort while epithelium heals.

What is the Post operative procedure?

You will remain in our post operative section for couple of hours after the procedure. The doctor will examine your eyes and will prescribe you the post operative medicines.

You are requested to bring an attendant along with you for taking you home.

Why to choose LOTUS?

LOTUS is the first eye hospital in South East Asia to introduce Epilasik in 2004. Lotus has performed over 8,000 Epilasik procedures in addition to 35,000 Lasik, Zyoptix Ultimate, Intralase Zyoptix, Zyoptix Supracor procedures.