Lasek, PRK, and Excimer Laser Stromal Surface Ablation studies this innovative laser vision procedure that combines elements of PRK and LASIK for advancements in the treatment of disorders such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism-clearly guiding surgeons through the state-of-the-science in this burgeoning surgical practice.

Lasek, PRK, and Excimer Laser Stromal Surface Ablation also provides in-depth discussions of various surgical techniques and settings, complications and side-effects, instrumentation procedures, and possible treatment outcomes for optimal patient care.

Contents

• Overview of LASEK and Stomal Surface Ablation
• Laser Supepithelial Keratomileusis
• Indications of Contraindications of LASEK
• LASEK Preoperative Considerations
• LASEK Preoperative Evaluation
• LASEK Techniques
• Camellin LASEK Technique
• Butterfly LASEK
• Epithelial Flap Hydrodissection and Viscodissection in Advanced Laser Surface Ablation
• Surface Ablation Without Alcohol
• Epi-LASEK: Surface Ablation without Alcohol
• Postoperative Management of LASEK
• LASEK Enhancements
• LASEK in Hign and Low Myopia
• LASEK vs. PRK: Comparison of Visual Outcomes
• LASEK vs. LASIK: Comparison in Visual Outcomes
• Topography-Based Aberration in LASEK vs. PRK and LASIK
• LASEK Complications
• Management of LASEK Complications
• Wavefront Analysis, Principles, and LASEK Application
• Customized Ablation and LASEK
• Comparison of Wavefront Guided Photorefractive Keratectomy and LASEK Treatments for Myopia and Myopic Astigmatism
• Wound Healing

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