In Singapore and worldwide, the 2 most common types of procedures done by far is:
- LASIK
- EpiLASIK
There’s a 3rd and “newest” treatment that’s now available, and many LASIK doctors in Singapore are starting to offer it too. It’s called ReLEx Smile.
Choosing between LASIK vs EpiLASIK – I encourage you to read up as much as you can online for yourself, as well as chat to doctors (a lot of LASIK doctors organize talks/consults for you find out more).
There are certain criteria and individual patient factors which may make you more suitable for one procedure over the other, so it’s not a one size fits all.
Some doctors will also have a preference for one procedure over the other. It’s no harm sounding out a few doctors to listen to what they recommend for you – then it really boils down to which doctor you are more comfortable with, and trust more.
LASIK is very much about “case selection”; meaning the doctor’s expertise is in choosing the most appropriate treatment for you to produce the best results and minimise side effects.
