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lasek::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | e-lasik, laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis |
| Type of | eye operation, eye surgery |
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Recovery times for most treatments are normally one to three days but up to a week for LASEK.
From the express.co.uk
This is accomplished in both surgeries, LASIK and LASEK, using a device known as an excimer laser.
From the abcnews.go.com
In LASEK, the outer layer of the cornea is first removed or loosened using a dilute alcohol solution.
From the abcnews.go.com
Wavefront can be used during both LASIK and LASEK treatments.
From the express.co.uk
To find out which procedure was better, researchers compared 122 eyes treated with LASIK to 122 eyes treated with LASEK.
From the upi.com
Eyes treated with LASEK had slightly better vision, but Azar said the difference was too small for patients to notice.
From the upi.com
The recommendation as to proceed with LASIK or LASEK can be only be made by your ophthalmologist after an examination specific to your measurements.
From the abcnews.go.com
The bill also excludes optometrists from performing two common excimer laser corrective vision procedures, LASIK and PRK, but leaves out another common procedure, LASEK.
From the theatlantic.com
Dr. Ben Gaddie admits the LASEK loophole exists, but he expects the optometry board won't allow excimer laser procedures at all, following the spirit of the legislation if not its wording.
From the theatlantic.com
- Laser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis: a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea
- Lasek may refer to:
- (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) Procedure that is similar to LASIK, except that the surgeon cuts a flap in the epithelium only, instead of through the epithelium and part of the stroma. ...
- Lasek and epilasik are new refractive surgeries that have advantages over lasik and PRK
- Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis - is a form of surface ablation in which the epithelial layer of cells (most superficial layer of the cornea) is treated with alcohol to allow it to be removed and the flap of epithelium is replaced but it eventually dies off due to the toxic effects of the ...
- Procedure that is similar to LASIK used mostly for people with thin corneas who are poor candidates for LASIK.
- Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomilieusis is a refractive surgical procedure for correcting myopia, hyperopica and astigmatism in which excimer laser ablation is performed.
