“Epi cell removal” refers to the removal of the corneal epithelium (the eye’s clear outer surface layer). It is performed to treat recurrent erosions/scratches, to correct epithelial ingrowth (cells growing under a LASIK), or to prepare the cornea for corrective laser procedures like PRK. The procedure involves a few standard steps, depending on the reason for removal:
Preparation: Your eye is completely numbed with local anesthetic drops.
The Removal Process: The surgeon gently scrapes or lifts the cell layer off the corneal surface. This can be done mechanically (using a brush or blunt instrument) or by applying a dilute alcohol solution to loosen the cells before scraping.
Recovery: A bandage contact lens is usually placed over the eye to protect the sensitive area while the epithelium naturally grows back (which typically takes a few days to a week depending on recovery).
This patient had LASIK 12 years ago and and after a few scans we noticed some epithelial ingrowth which we take care of in this video.
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Motwani LASIK Institute / Cornea Revolution is the most technologically advanced laser center in the United States performing supranormal LASIK/PRK and corneal repair for keratoconus, RK/LASIK/PRK/corneal scar repair. Serving San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and all of Southern California for LASIK/PRK, and all of the United States and worldwide for corneal repair.
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