As we are all familiar with following corneal abrasions or PRK, uncontacted corneal epithelium will rapidly migrate to cover any exposed stromal bed. This is also seen in patients who dislodged their flaps on the evening after LASIK and are not seen until the next day. Fortunately, the advancing epithelial edge will always reflect back very easily using the inverted tips of a Kelman or dry merocel. The flap can then be floated back down on a stream of BSS and painted back in place with a saturated merocel or Johnston Applanator. For more information visit Pristine Flap’s website: www.pristineflap.com
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Does PRK hurt? PRK vs. LASIK? Custom PRK vs. traditional? Our website provides information on PRK eye surgery, helping patients make sense of common concerns about the procedure.
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