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LASIK
LASIK
LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis)
Lasik is the most commonly performed laser refractive surgery to treat corneal myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.
Comparison of Laser Refractive Surgery Procedures
A simple table showing the different laser cornea refractive surgery procedures: SMILE, FLEX, FS-LASIK, LASIK, and PRK. Most insurance companies and HMOs don't provide coverage for laser refractive surgery These elective procedures are usually out-of-pocket expenses shouldered by the patient.
COMPARISON OF LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERIES
| PRK | LASIK | FEMTOLASIK | RELEX FLEX | RELEX SMILE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Refractive Surgery | Photorefractive Keratectomy | Blade Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis | Femtosecond Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis | Refractive Lenticule Extraction - Femtosecond Lenticule Extraction | Refractive Lenticule Extraction - Small Incision Lenticule Extraction |
| Nicknames | LASEK, ASA, advanced surface ablation, advanced surface treatment | microkeratome LASIK, blade LASIK | FS-LASIK; bladeless LASIK; all laser LASIK | bladeless flapless laser refractive surgery; pocket laser refractive surgery; beyond LASIK; mile | |
| Laser Refractive Surgery Generation | 1st Generation (surface) | 2nd Generation (blade) | 2nd Generation (bladeless) | 3rd Generation (bladeless) | 3rd Generation (bladeless, flapless) |
| Location | St Luke's BGC | BCS | St Luke's BGC | St Luke's BGC | St Luke's BGC |
| Refractive Suite | MEL80 | ML7 + Wavelight | VisuMax + MEL80 | VisuMax | VisuMax |
| Bladeless | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Flapless | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Indication: up to -10.0D myopia (nearsightedness) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indication: up to -5.0 D astigmatism | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indication: up to +3.0 D hyperopia (farsightedness) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Discomfort | 3-4 days | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Bandage Contact Lens | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Haze | 1-4 weeks | No | No | 1-7 days | 1-7 days |
| Epthelial abrasion | 8-10 mm | No | No | No | No |
| Sports Safety | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dry Eye | Mild, transient | Mild, transient | Mild, transient | Mild, transient | Mild, transient |
| Cost (in Philippine Pesos) | 64,608.60 | ASK | 98,027.16 | 83,545.56 | 122,534.16 |