Bladeless LASIK

The most severe surgical flap complications are related to problems with flap creation using a surgical blade. Reports in medical literature document increased safety using the bladeless Epi-Lasik procedure.

There are many patients who are poor candidates for LASIK because of thin corneas, large pupils or other corneal irregularities. In the past, LASIK was not an option for these patients. However, thanks to Epi-LASIK, the vast majority of these patients can qualify for the new Epi-LASIK procedure.

Epi-LASIK can eliminate most of the potential complications of LASIK, including glare and halos, by eliminating the need to create a corneal flap. The Epi-LASIK procedure uses a unique microkeratomes (EpiLift SystemT) to mechanically separate the epithelium (top layer of the corneal surface). Unlike LASIK, no sharp blades or cutting are required. Combined with Custom Cornea LASIK, where a custom map of the cornea is created for maximum results in laser surgery, Epi-LASIK can provide an opportunity for people who have been turned down in the past.

Toyos Clinic is currently the only clinic in West Tennessee performing Bladeless Epi-LASIK.

Call Pat in Memphis (901) 683-7255 or Pam in Jackson (731) 660-3937, to find out if you are a candidate for Bladeless LASIK.