Current options available for laser vision correction include corneal flap-based procedures like LASIK, and also no flap, Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) methods like TransPRK.
During LASIK, the doctor will have to cut your cornea to create an external flap using either a blade or a Femtosecond laser (bladeless LASIK). Whether using a blade or the laser, there will still be a cut corneal flap and this will result in cut corneal nerve endings, increasing the risk of procedure-induced dry eyes. This, together with flap complications, are the main disadvantages of LASIK.
For TransPRK, the procedure is surface-based, with no cut flap. Scientific studies have shown that Advanced Surface Ablation laser vision correction procedures like TransPRK have a lower incidence and low severity of dry eye complications.
In any case, in view of your dry eyes history, you will need to see your ophthalmologist to do a comprehensive evaluation of your eyes before going for any laser vision correction procedure.
