Lasik and Epi Lasik Surgery Information – Operation and Costs

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One of the most common outpatient surgeries in the U.S. is Lasik eye surgery. Lasik (Laser-Assisted-In-Situ Keratomileusis) is a FDA approved corrective vision surgery that treats a variety of vision problems such as nearsightedness (Myopia), farsightedness (Hyperopia), and astigmatism, a condition in which the cornea has more oval shape, which distorts images and can affect sight near and far.

The technology for eye surgery and the expertise of the surgeons has evolved over time so the procedure is better, safer, and there are less instances of complications. Lasik surgery is not without complications and some of these side effects might include under/over correction, halos or starbursts around light sources, and delayed healing, just to name a few.

By: Luciano Belviso

There are several Lasik options to choose from and the appropriate procedure depends on the patient’s overall eye health. Conventional Lasik is the original surgery in which a flap is created using a disposable blade or microkeratome. The treatment plan is manually entered into the laser’s computer then the laser reshapes the cornea with a cool beam of light.

Epi Lasik

Epi Lasik is generally used for people with less myopia and flatter corneas and uses a blunt oscillating blade to separate the epithelial sheet (corneas outer layer) which is retained. It is best for people that have active careers and lifestyles because there is no risk of the flap losing its position.

Bladeless Lasik

Bladeless Lasik is a customized procedure in which the patients data is programmed into a computer which guides the laser to create a corneal flap tailored to the individual. It treats a wider variety of eye problems and healing is quicker.

Custom Lasik

Custom Lasik is more precise because the programmed data takes into account minuscule imperfections from each eye which improves the quality of vision and has less instances of glares and halos and better night vision results.

Lasik eye surgery cost typically runs between $499-$2,500 per eye depending on the procedure and clinic. Be leery of discount prices, not just because of quality, but sometimes the advertised price might not include all the fees which will drive up the cost. Make sure to get the total cost for all fees in writing.

Research Lasik surgery clinics extensively and choose a clinic that has been in business for at least five years, has a good reputation, and offers a lifetime guarantee.

Antony Hanks writes regarding new innovations in vision correction such as the Epi Lasik or Lasik surgery treatments. He recommends reading up on the side effects of Lasik.

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