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Old 09-14-2002, 04:27 PM  
DrewKole
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Originally posted by Tanker


LASEK doesnt involve 4 weeks down time thats the most popular
way to have it done cause you see as soon as you get up

thats what I had and probably what playa had

also the laster doesnt cut a flap in your eye its and actualy blade that does it


if anyone wants to see it done most offices do it behind a glass wall so you can see and you can see on the television monitor what the doctor is seeing through the microscope


Tanker
Erm, what are you talking about Willis?

LASIC and LASEK are 2 different procedures.

LASIC is where they use a blade to cut a flap, and use a laser to shape it.

LASEK is where they use a solution to loosen the flap, and move the whole damn thing over, use the laser, then move it back.
No blade is used, because its too thin, it would risk damaging the remaining cornea.

LASIC is the most popular, LASEK isnt.

LASIC there is basically little to no downtime, LASEK there is between 3 and 5 weeks before you can drive again, generally.

We on the same page here Tanker?
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