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What is the difference between Lasek and Lasik laser eye surgery?

Both Lasek and IntraLasik are laser eye treatments, but the difference is the technique used. Lasik and IntraLasik each have their own method to perform the first step of laser eye surgery: reaching the right layer in the cornea. And each treatment has its own comfort level and recovery period after the treatment. During the preliminary examination, we look at which treatment you are eligible for and which one suits your eyes and lifestyle best. So you always get a treatment advice completely tailored to your needs.

Lasek
Lasek is a surface treatment where the top layer of your cornea is loosened with alcohol and removed. After removing this layer, the refractive error can be lasered into the underlying part of the cornea.

IntraLasik-Femtosecond
 IntraLasik-Femtosecond is a deep treatment known as the flap treatment. A technique that spares the top layer of the cornea, the epithelium. This outer layer of the cornea is not removed, but flapped aside. The ophthalmologist can then fold this flap so that the next laser can correct the vision.

The benefits of Lasek:

  • Suitable for contact sports and extreme occupations
  • Always possible when the cornea is suitable for laser eye surgery
  • Suitable for minor corneal damage
  • Most affordable laser eye treatment

The benefits of IntraLasik:

  • Painless treatment and hardly any after-pain
  • Very fast recovery
  • See well almost immediately