Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy versus photorefractive keratectomy for the correction of myopia

Abstract

Both LASEK and PRK were effective and safe procedures in the surgical correction of myopia at the 1-month postoperative visit. Patients reported less discomfort and better visual acuity in their PRK eye during the early postoperative period. Patients should be informed that LASEK, whose acronym is similar to that of laser in situ keratomileusis, has a recovery speed that is similar to that of surface laser refractive procedures such as PRK.

Pain, wound healing and refractive comparison of mechanical and transepithelial debridement in photorefractive keratectomy for myopia: Results of 1 year follow-up

“…In the literature, there are studies that compare the pain differences between the alcohol-based epithelial debridement of LASEK and the mechanical debridement of PRK [40,41]. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy, safety, stability and the pain after the m-PRK (with blunt spatula) versus t-PRK surgeries.…”

Early bacterial keratitis after laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy

“…Patients treated with LASEK had only slight discomfort and better visual acuity than PRK-treated patients early postoperatively. [1][2][3][4][5] In a comparative, prospective study, Litwak et al 6 reported no statistical difference in postoperative refraction and discomfort between PRK and LASEK performed simultaneously in both eyes.…”

Refractive surgery or contact lenses – how and when to decide?

“…27 LASEK aims to improve the postoperative healing process and could be used as an alternative surgical treatment for patients with thin corneas. 28 Although earlier reports showed an inconsistent postoperative visual recovery and pain profile for LASEK, 29 recent studies have confirmed good refractive outcomes for patients with mild to high myopia. [30][31][32] EpiLASIK works on the same concept as LASEK except that it uses a microkeratome to create an epithelial flap.…”