This is a Wavefront guided ‘No- flap’ or ‘No Cut’ or ‘Blade free’ LASIK
EpiLASIK is indicated for patients who are found to be unfit for LASIK or have special requirements.
These include those:
- With thin cornea
- With a diagnosis of dry eye
- Choosing careers like Aviation, Cabin Crew, Navy, Army etc where LASIK is disallowed
- Who fear the creation of the LASIK ‘flap’
- Epi-LASIK is a safe, effective and permanent procedure, performed using the same excimer laser used for LASIK, however differing from LASIK in only the first few steps, as no ‘flap’ is created in this procedure.
Recovery when compared to LASIK
The visual recovery (time for return to work), perhaps 3-4 days, is not as rapid as LASIK (1-2 days). Discomfort can last for 24 to 36 hours compared to 6 hours for LASIK.
After a complete eye examination, we will determine if Epi-LASIK is the best option for you. If you are a good candidate, you will be given additional information about the procedure that will allow you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed.
We would also like to know the following information to help us understand the type of treatment applicable for you:-
- Age
- Current Refraction (spectacle numbers)
- Lifestyle – outdoor, computers etc / profession
- Any significant medical or eye history
- An eye report / tests done
This will enable us to know the eligibility for the procedure, before visiting us, although the final check with our Refractive surgeon, Dr Anand Shroff will determine all of these as well. You can email us any queries or fill the contact us form.
Plan your EPI-LASIK at Shroff Eye in 9 easy steps™
- Send us your e-mail with any queries you may have to assess your needs
- Have your evaluation appointment scheduled by e-mail or telephone
- Rigorous Evaluation and specific tests at Shroff Eye-Bandra by appointment
- Organize and Schedule the epiLASIK procedure (After the evaluation or by e-mail / telephone)
- Fastest epiLASIK procedure
- Follow up epiLASIK check next day
- Easy scheduling of further appointments
- Your Final Check up at your convenience, by appointment
- Enjoy your vision…Open your eyes to a whole new world!
