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Lasek and lasik..difference?

Lasek and lasik..difference?
How do these surgeries differ? I am planning to do the surgery bcz I am tired of wearing contacts or glasses but was looking about it and came to these two surgeries and was wondering which do I have to go for.

LASIK

LASIK eye surgery is laser eye surgerytalked about form of laser eye surgery. It uses an excimer laser that performs the actual operation of reshaping the cornea to restore proper vision. This type of laser has the ability to vaporize selected portions of the cornea without generating heat. The surgeon makes a small incision on the outer layer of the cornea to produce a flap. This flap is folded back out of the way while the laser makes the necessary corrections to the underlying portion of the cornea. Upon completion of the laser processing, the corneal flap is repositioned, restoring proper vision almost immediately. The entire process takes only a few minutes, it’s virtually painless, and it works wonders!

PRK

PRK laser eye surgery differs from LASIK in that it does all of its corrections to the outside layer of the cornea, therefore it does not require the cutting of the cornea to produce the corneal flap. After removing a small amount of the outer layer of the cornea, the laser turns its attention to the underlying area, reshaplasekt to correct vision defects.

LASEK

LASEK is a modified version of the PRK procedure. LASEK uses a 20% alcohol solution to sofeten the outer layer of the cornea for easy removal. This layer is then replaced after the laser process has been completed. The major advantages of LASEK is a shorter healing time than PRK and no cutting is done as with LASIK procedures.

It’s highly recommended that you talk with your doctor and how any possible risks or side effects relate to your own personal circumstances. Ask the doctor lots of questions so that you can make an informed decision about whether eye surgery is the right choice for you.