We are please to announce that we are the first in Northern California to now have the Epi-K™ , allowing our surgeons to perform a new refractive procedure known as Epi-LASIK.

LASIK may not be an ideal procedure for everyone, if a patient’s corneas are too thin, if they have itchy and dry eyes, or if they’re simply uncomfortable with the thought of having a corneal flap cut, they would be better candidates for surface treatment.

A surgeon performing Epi-LASIK uses a precise instrument called an epikeratome to gently separate the epithelium, the very thin outer layer of the cornea, and to leave a very smooth surface for laser treatment. The cornea is then reshaped with an Excimer laser. During the healing process, the epithelium is replaced by the regeneration of epithelial cells over the treated area.

Benefits of Epi-LASIK

• Preserves the structural integrity of the Cornea
• Especially suitable for Patients with Active Lifestyles or occupations
• Better for Patients with Thin Corneas
• Less likely to induce or worsen Dry Eye
• Potentially Better Visual Outcomes