LASEK is a surface laser method that sits between PRK and LASIK. The thin outer layer of the cornea is loosened and moved aside, the laser reshapes the cornea beneath, and the layer is replaced as a natural bandage. It is considered when the cornea is too thin or irregular for LASIK.

A laser surgery hospital in Mumbai such as Apex assesses each patient's corneal thickness and shape before suggesting LASEK. Patients who first want to see a doctor near home can book an examination for laser surgery in Borivali at the Borivali units, where a cornea specialist reviews the tests.
Risks include several days of discomfort, slower recovery than LASIK and a small chance of haze.

Apex provides LASEK care for patients assessed as suitable:

• Corneal Mapping and Thickness Tests: Apex confirms that a surface method is appropriate.
• LASEK Laser Correction: Apex performs surface laser correction while preserving the outer layer as a bandage.
• Recovery Monitoring: Apex checks healing and adjusts drops as needed.