Journal Reviews

LASEK vs. epi-LASIK for myopia: meta-analysis

1 October 2014 | | Cataract and Refractive | Epi-LASIK, LASEK, meta-analysis, myopia

Previous studies have produced inconsistent conclusions on the relative benefits between LASEK vs. Epi-LASIK. LASEK uses 20% alcohol to separate an epithelial flap from the Bowman membrane. After ablation, the epithelial flap is repositioned onto the cornea. Epi-LASIK creates the...