Studying Epi-LASIK without the flap

Maxine Lipner
EyeWorld Senior Contributing Editor

One of the hallmarks of Epi-LASIK has been the epithelial flap, which is laid back down after ablation. However, some practitioners have been taking an unusual approach and have begun removing the epithelial flap entirely. New study results presented at the 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Las Vegas indicate that visual outcomes and residual pain may be preferable without the flap.

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