EPI Contoura
Flapless, topography-guided surface laser — Contoura precision with no corneal flap. Ideal for thin corneas, athletes and defence aspirants.
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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
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.
- 22,000-point topography-guided ablation
- Flapless — no corneal flap is created
- Preserves more corneal strength (ideal for thin corneas)
- Preferred for contact sports & defence medicals
Why choose EPI Contoura
Avoids flap-related risks such as dislocation or wrinkles.
22,000 mapping points used to plan a personalised correction.
More residual corneal tissue — suited to thinner or borderline corneas.
No flap to displace — preferred for athletes, armed forces and police aspirants.
At a glance
Individual results vary; discuss expected outcomes and suitability with your surgeon.
Your journey, step by step
Corneal thickness, topography and candidacy review.
22,000-point corneal mapping in under 5 minutes.
Flapless, performed under numbing drops — most patients feel only mild pressure. About 15 minutes per eye.
Bandage lens for 4–5 days; follow-ups at day 1, week 1, month 1 — included.
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 improvement 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.
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