E-lasik (Noun)
Meaning
A refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- E-Lasik surgery is a variation of the Lasik procedure, tailored for patients with thin corneas or dry eyes.
- The ophthalmologist recommended e-Lasik to correct the patient's nearsightedness and astigmatism.
- E-Lasik uses an epipolis to create a thin layer on the eye surface before lifting and reshaping the cornea.
- Some surgeons prefer e-Lasik due to its reduced risk of complications and dry eye symptoms.
- In the e-Lasik procedure, the ultra-thin epipolis is gently lifted to allow the excimer laser to reshape the underlying cornea.