laser eye surgery type of laser

What is the most common (well-known) type of laser eye surgery?

I hearlasikwas LASIK… or is it LASEK?laser eye surgeryerence?

LASIK is the more common type of laser eye surgery. The difference between the two..

LASIK – a corneal flap is cut (either with a microkeratome blade or a laser called INTRALASE – depends on what technology the center offers). The flap is then lifted to do the laser treatment. After the laser treatment, the flap is then placed back down and most patients are good to go home. After a nap (a few houlasekpatients notice a difference right away. Recovery time =1 day

LASEK – is recommended for patients who have thinner corneas, or whose corneas are too flat or too steep. A corneal flap is still created with a finer blade (called a trephine). Then the surgeon covers the eye with solution (mixture of alcohol and water) for about 30 seconds – this causes the epithelium to loosen. The surgeon then lifts the epithelial flap and does the laser treatment and replaces the flap. After this type of surgery the doctor usually places a bandage contact lens in the eye to protect it and it is worn for 3-5 days. You may experience some discomfort (tearing/burning like when cutting onions, or it may feel like there is something in the eye grainy/sand type). Vision will not be clear right away it may take 4-10 days.