LASEK After LASIK

LASIK Result Got You Down? LASEK can Fix your Vision

Remember seeing great after LASIK? The world coming into focus, without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses? But what if things now aren’t perfect? Maybe you’re dealing with blurry vision or annoying halos after LASIK.

Or maybe you have dry eyes after LASIK?

Or maybe now your need reading glasses, bifocals, or progressives?

Here at Park Avenue LASEK, we’ve fixed the vision of hundreds of patients who had vision that wasn’t perfect after their LASIK. LASEK (Laser Epithelial Keratomileusis) can be the solution.

Why LASIK causes Dry Eyes and Poor Night Vision:

LASIK works by cutting a flap in your cornea to access the underlying tissue for reshaping. While generally safe, cutting a LASIK flap can sometimes lead to complications like striae, debris under the flap, DLK (diffuse lamellar keratitis), a free-flap, partial flap, button-hole flap, or other problems. For the patient, this can result in blurry vision or halos at night.

Cutting the LASIK flap also cuts and kills the cornea nerves, which often causes some degree of dry eyes after LASIK. Unfortunately, some LASIK patients have severe dry eyes that can make their vision very bad, fluctuate so it’s unstable, and rarely can cause problems so severe that the post-LASIK patient can be in chronic pain, and have trouble working, which can lead to depression.

Because LASEK is non-cutting, unlike LASIK, none of these problems happen, and LASEK does not cause dry eyes. Even “Smile” which is the newest cutting procedure can cause dry eyes (again, because the corneal nerves are being cut). Although Smile does cause less dryness than LASIK, it causes more dryness than LASEK. So patients with dry eyes should not get either LASIK or Smile, they should get LASEK (and tolerate the slightly longer recovery time).

LASEK: A More Gentle Route to Clear Vision:

LASEK skips the whole flap creation process altogether. Instead, it uses a gentle solution of alcohol to temporarily loosen the top layer of your cornea, called the epithelium. This allows the laser to reshape the tissue underneath, ultimately correcting your vision. Once the treatment is done, the top layer naturally heals back into place, creating a smooth, untouched surface.
Dr. Emil Chynn invented the newest laser vision correction procedure, called “Pneumo LASEK” that uses gentle air suction to remove the skin of the cornea, rather than using alcohol. This avoids the toxicity of alcohol, so recovery is faster. Pneumo LASEK has the faster recovery speed of a LASIK or Smile, the the safety of non-cutting (and much quicker recovery than PRK).

Why Choose LASEK to fix your LASIK result:

Reduced Risk: No flap means no potential complications associated with LASIK flap creation. Dr. Chynn used to lift up old LASIK flaps to enhance, but this often causes new problems (torn flap, epithelial ingrowth under the flap)
Safer for Thinner Corneas: If your corneas are thin and LASIK wasn’t possible, there’s a 90% chance that you can have LASEK, because unlike LASIK it doesn’t weaken the corneal structure. This is also why LASIK is a viable alternative if you have keratoconus.
Potentially Addresses Existing Issues: Sometimes, LASIK can leave you with blurry vision or halos. LASEK can potentially refine the corneal reshaping and address these lingering concerns.

Finding Your Way Back to Clear Vision with Park Avenue LASEK

If you’re considering LASEK after experiencing difficulties with LASIK or were deemed unsuitable for it initially, talking to a qualified ophthalmologist at Park Avenue LASEK is crucial.
Here’s how to navigate this path:
- Schedule a Consultation: Seek a consultation with one of our experienced ophthalmologists specializing in LASEK, especially one with experience in helping patients who haven’t had the best results with LASIK. They can assess your unique situation and determine if LASEK can help you achieve your vision goals.
- Ask Away! Knowledge is power! Don’t hesitate to ask detailed questions about LASEK and how it compares to other options, especially regarding its potential to address your specific post-LASIK concerns.
- Prioritize Corneal Health: Your corneas are precious. LASEK’s “untouched” approach minimizes complications and safeguards your corneas, especially after potential LASIK flap issues.

Don't Let LASIK Setbacks Dim Your Vision

LASIK complications or ineligibility shouldn’t stop you from enjoying the freedom of clear vision. LASEK, as highlighted by leading ophthalmologists and on our website, offers a safe and effective alternative, particularly for those with concerns about their corneas. With its gentle approach, LASEK at Park Avenue LASEK has the potential to refine your vision and provide the glasses-free life you deserve. Don’t settle for blurry vision. Explore the LASEK option and take a confident step towards a brighter future!

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