Bellevue LASIK & Cornea Blog | Dr. Leavitt and Dr. Farag

Many people who have vision problems or impairments come to our clinic asking about LASIK procedures. In the past, the unfortunate truth was that not everyone was a good candidate for this surgery. Some – particularly those with thin corneas or smaller amounts of tissue – were simply not eligible for LASIK because of the nature of the procedure.

Thanks to Epi-LASIK, times have changed somewhat. Whereas LASIK involves cutting a flap in the cornea that would be too deep for some patients, Epi-LASK involves using a dull blade to create the flap in only the cornea’s outer layer, which is then lifted away. As with LASIK, the surgeon then uses a laser to sculpt corneal tissue. Because the surgery is like a cross between two different procedures (LASIK and LASEK, namely), it helps us accommodate more patients with different needs.

Some patients remain more suitable candidates for LASIK, but for those who were previously ineligible for this surgery, Epi-LASIK just might provide a relatively comfortable and highly effective solution.

If you live in the Seattle area and would like to learn more about Epi-LASIK, please contact the licensed ophthalmologists at the Bellevue LASIK & Cornea Center today.