• LASEK is performed by first loosening the skin on the surface of the eye with a drop of alcohol
• This skin softens and then can be gently brushed aside temporarily while the procedure gets underway
• The cold laser reshapes the surface of the cornea
• Finally, as with LASIK, the skin is rolled back into position. A contact lens is placed onto the eye for 5 days to reduce any discomfort as the skin heals.

The discomfort for most patients is mild and similar to having a scratch on your eye.
We recommend patients do not return to work for 1 week.