{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/lasek-or-lasik-vp\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/lasek-or-lasik-vp\/","headline":"Whats the difference between LASEK and LASIK?","name":"Whats the difference between LASEK and LASIK?","description":"Because of the slow visual recovery and the pain, we tend not to do LASEK. However, if you\u2019re a sportsperson and at risk of getting a blow to the cornea for example, or if you have a very thin cornea to start with, then LASEK is definitely an option.","datePublished":"2019-07-17","dateModified":"2020-08-13","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/author\/alex-shortt\/#Person","name":"Alex Shortt","url":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/author\/alex-shortt\/","identifier":4667,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6afb756e1dc43ed28773098aff9af37d7e16c92671dbd22f5a9bbcb21063c139?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6afb756e1dc43ed28773098aff9af37d7e16c92671dbd22f5a9bbcb21063c139?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Alex Shortt","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-shortt-logo-white-600x140-1.png","url":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alex-shortt-logo-white-600x140-1.png","width":600,"height":140}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Whats-the-difference-between-LASEK-and-LASIK-alex-shortt-london.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Whats-the-difference-between-LASEK-and-LASIK-alex-shortt-london.jpg","height":450,"width":800},"url":"https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/lasek-or-lasik-vp\/","video":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pFGKcmaVpmo#VideoObject","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pFGKcmaVpmo","name":"What's the difference between LASEK and LASIK?","description":"In this video, Alex Shortt explains the difference between two types of laser eye surgery: LASEK and LASIK. LASEK is when the skin is removed from the surface of the eyeball and laser sculpting is performed on the cornea. With LASIK, a flap is created in the eyeball and the cornea undergoes laser treatment. The flap is then placed back down. Alex explains that due to the slow recovery process of LASEK, LASIK is often the preferred treatment. However, this depends on the patients' individual circumstances. To learn more about laser eye surgery, please visit https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/laser-eye-surgery-overview\/\n\nMy website: https:\/\/www.alexshortt.co.uk\/\nTwitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/Alex_Shortt\nFacebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AlexShorttConsultant","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pFGKcmaVpmo\/default.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pFGKcmaVpmo\/mqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pFGKcmaVpmo\/hqdefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pFGKcmaVpmo\/sddefault.jpg","https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/pFGKcmaVpmo\/maxresdefault.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2019-01-02T16:30:09+00:00","duration":"PT1M12S","embedUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pFGKcmaVpmo","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZUjyjYPfXKxV8WVHx7-rqA#Organization","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCZUjyjYPfXKxV8WVHx7-rqA","name":"Alex Shortt","description":"","logo":{"url":"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/ytc\/AIdro_lso6QF066XazZwtWqloc_izxh7N6G8qXGEkS7aPYOur9A=s800-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj","width":800,"height":800,"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pFGKcmaVpmo#VideoObject_publisher_logo_ImageObject"}},"potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pFGKcmaVpmo#VideoObject_potentialAction","target":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pFGKcmaVpmo&t={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"},"interactionStatistic":[[{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pFGKcmaVpmo#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_WatchAction","interactionType":{"@type":"WatchAction"},"userInteractionCount":654}],{"@type":"InteractionCounter","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pFGKcmaVpmo#VideoObject_interactionStatistic_LikeAction","interactionType":{"@type":"LikeAction"},"userInteractionCount":5}]},"about":["LASEK","Laser Eye Surgery"],"wordCount":358,"articleBody":"What is the difference between LASEK and LASIK?Interview transcription:In an interview, Alex Shortt explains the difference between LASIK and LASEK laser eye surgery and who should have one versus the other.Alex Shortt: LASEK is where we remove the skin from the surface of the eyeball, perform the laser sculpting on the surface of the cornea, and then we allow the skin to regrow over time.LASIK is where we create the flap within the cornea, using a laser, and place the flap back down in place.Because of the slow visual recovery and the pain, we tend not to do LASEK. However, if you\u2019re a sportsperson and at risk of getting a blow to the cornea for example, or if you have a very thin cornea to start with, then LASEK is definitely an option.If there are no issues, then LASIK is the preferred treatment.If you\u2019d like to know more about vision corrective surgery, book a free initial screening today and I will personally answer your questions. 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Shortt | Consultant Ophthalmic SurgeonMB BCh MSc PhD FRCOphth PGDipCatRefI’m Alex Shortt, a highly trained academic researcher and Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon based in London\u2019s famous Harley Street medical district. I trained and worked as a consultant for 14 years at London\u2019s Moorfields Eye Hospital. I specialise in advanced technologies for correcting vision, including cataract surgery, implantable contact lenses and laser vision correction.Learn more about meTake the eye surgery self-test to see if you qualifyNot everyone is a candidate for eye surgery. Find out if laser eye surgery could help you ditch your glasses and contact lenses by taking this fast quizTAKE FAST SUITABILITY QUIZ"}