In recent years, millions of patients and surgeons have chosen Laser in situ
Keratomileusis (LASIK) over Photorefractive Keratotomy (PRK) because
of the quick recovery time, less pain and a decreased risk of haze in
the cornea. LASIK is able to deliver these results because the laser
reshapes the cornea under a protective flap. However, not all patients
are candidates for LASIK. Some patients have corneas that are too thin for their required
prescriptions or pupil sizes. These patients would normally require
PRK. Dr. Lin has pioneered a technique called, MICRO-LASIK, in which a significantly
thinner flap is created, and enables most of these patients to safely
achieve natural vision. For patients that have extreme refractive
errors, very thin, or abnormally shaped corneas Laser Epithelial
Keratomileusis (LASEK) may be the only option. Dr. Lin is one of the first surgeons in the Los Angeles area to
offer LASEK.
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