ABSTRACT
In this chapter, we will review the LASEK techniques that are commonly used at the time of writing. We also compare the Azar technique, illustrated in Figure 1, with other LASEK techniques, described in chapters 7 through 11. We also review the preoperative medications, patient preparation, effect of alcohol on corneal epithelial sheet preparation, and repositioning of the epithelium on the stromal bed after excimer laser surface ablation.
