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The main corneal mechanism holding the LASIK flap in place after surgery is
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The correct answer is  In LASIK surgery after creating a corneal flap and ablating the midstromal tissue , the flap is reposited back without sutures. The main mechanism holding the flap is corneal endothelial pumps.