Is it true that LASIK flap never heals?
Is it true that LASIK flap never heals? MYTH: The corneal flap never heals. Once the surgery is over, the flap is laid back into place to heal on its own. Some people believe that the flap never actually heals. However, this is not true. The flap starts to heal within one day of having the surgery. Does flap ever heal after LASIK? The corneal flap begins healing immediately after the LASIK procedure. In fact, with the use of a LASIK flap, the corneal tissue can be as much as 90% healed within 24 hours. During the first day or...