If I am not suitable for Epi-LASIK then is there an alternative?
If you fall outside of the recommended criteria for laser eye surgery or have a medical/eye condition which rules you out then there is an alternative.
The alternative is an implantable contact lens (ICL), also known as an ‘Intra-Ocular lens’ or IOL. This is the insertion of a contact lens inside the eye to enable it to focus properly. If you already wear contact lenses then you may think that this doesn’t sound any different to the ones you already wear. However, the main difference here is that the ICL/IOL is implanted inside the eye.
With normal contact lens wear, the lens sits on top of the eye.
Epi-LASIK Surgery Guide:
- Intro to Epi-LASIK
- How is Epi-LASIK different to LASIK LASEK and PRK?
- Who should consider Epi-LASIK?
- What are the alternatives to Epi-LASIK
- What are the risks of Epi-LASIK?
- What are the benefits of Epi-LASIK?
- What Should I ask at Epi-LASIK Consultation?
- How much does Epi-LASIK cost?
- What is the Epi-LASIK procedure?
- How long does Epi-LASIK last for?
- What does recovery from Epi-LASIK involve?
LASER EYE SURGRY GUIDE
- Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK Eye Surgery
- Wavefront LASIK Eye Surgery
- EPI LASIK Eye Surgery
- IntraLase LASIK Eye Surgery
- Z-LASIK Eye Surgery
- PRK Eye Surgery
- LASEK Eye Surgery
- LTK Laser Eye Surgery
- PTK Eye Surgery
OTHER EYE SURGERY
- RK Eye Surgery
- AK Eye Surgery
- CK Eye Surgery
- CLE/RLE Eye Surgery
- INTACS Eye Surgery
- Cross Linking Eye Surgery
- Blended Vision Eye Surgery
- Lens Implants
- IOL Eye Surgery