ABSTRACT
After a period of using photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) plus alcoholic disepithelization, the Camellin laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK) technique was born in 1998 (1-8). Observing how easy it was to detach an epithelium while leaving it intact, repositioning it over the treated stroma was attempted, and after that first encouraging experience, the technique was consolidated with the use of instruments that have the purpose of preserving flap integrity despite its adherence. In this chapter, we will explain the main steps of the procedure and include a brief description of the necessary instruments.
