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EPI Contoura

Flapless, topography-guided surface laser — Contoura precision with no corneal flap. Ideal for thin corneas, athletes and defence aspirants.

15 min/eyeRecovery: 5–7 days

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About EPI Contoura

EPI Contoura combines Contoura Vision's 22,000-point topography-guided correction with a completely flapless, surface (trans-epithelial) technique. The laser gently removes the thin epithelial layer and reshapes the cornea in one step — leaving the cornea biomechanically stronger with no flap to create or displace.

Best for: Thin corneas, contact-sport athletes, and defence/police aspirants who need a no-flap procedure

Technology

Topography-guided, trans-epithelial surface ablation

EPI Contoura maps 22,000 points on your cornea and feeds them into the WaveLight EX500 laser — exactly like Contoura — but performs the correction on the corneal surface without cutting a flap. The epithelium is removed by the laser itself (trans-epi) and heals naturally over a protective bandage lens within a few days.

Platform: ALCON WaveLight EX500 + Contoura Topolyzer (trans-epi profile)
ALCON WaveLight EX500 + Contoura Topolyzer (trans-epi profile) — technology
  • 22,000-point topography-guided ablation
  • 100% flapless — no flap-related complications
  • Preserves more corneal strength (ideal for thin corneas)
  • Preferred for contact sports & defence medicals
Features

Why choose EPI Contoura

No corneal flap

Eliminates flap-related risks like dislocation or wrinkles.

Topography-guided

22,000 mapping points smooth irregularities for sharper vision.

Stronger cornea

More residual corneal tissue — safer for thinner or borderline corneas.

Sport & defence friendly

No flap to displace — preferred for athletes, armed forces and police aspirants.

Outcomes

Real-world results

98%
achieve 20/20 or better
60%
achieve 20/16
High
long-term corneal stability

Surface (trans-epi) ablation has a slightly longer visual recovery than flap-based LASIK but excellent long-term stability. Individual results depend on power, corneal health and healing.

Your journey, step by step

1. Free consultation

Corneal thickness, topography and candidacy review.

2. Topography scan

22,000-point corneal mapping in under 5 minutes.

3. Surgery day

Flapless, painless under drops — about 15 minutes per eye.

4. Healing & follow-ups

Bandage lens for 4–5 days; follow-ups at day 1, week 1, month 1 — included.

What our patients say

"I was wearing glasses for 14 years. Walked in nervous, walked out reading the clock across the room. Worth every rupee."
Riya Shah
Marketing Manager, Bandra
"The counseling was honest — they told me exactly which package suited my cornea. No upselling. Surgery itself was under 15 minutes."
Aakash Mehta
Software Engineer, Powai
"As a doctor I researched a lot before choosing. The technology, surgeon experience and aftercare were all top-notch."
Dr. Neha Kulkarni
Dentist, Andheri

Frequently asked questions

How is EPI Contoura different from Contoura Vision?+

Both use the same 22,000-point topography-guided correction. Contoura Vision creates a thin corneal flap (LASIK); EPI Contoura is completely flapless — the correction is done on the surface after the laser removes the epithelium, which then heals naturally.

Why choose a flapless procedure?+

No flap means no flap-related complications and more residual corneal strength. It's preferred for thin corneas, contact-sport athletes and defence/police aspirants where a flap could be displaced by impact.

Is recovery longer than LASIK?+

Slightly. Because the epithelium regrows over a protective bandage lens, useful vision typically returns in about a week, with continued sharpening over the following weeks.

Is EPI Contoura accepted for defence and police medicals?+

Flapless surface procedures (PRK/trans-epi) are widely accepted across Indian defence and police entries when done well in advance with stable vision. Always confirm the latest criteria for your specific entry scheme.

Ready to start your EPI Contoura journey?

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  • Free, no-obligation consultation
  • EMI options available
  • 100% private & confidential
Clinical evidence

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