Feb 21, 2024 · PRK laser eye surgery can eliminate the need for contact lenses or glasses. Learn about how it works, risks, cost, and whether it’s better than LASIK.

Jan 17, 2013 · The nice thing about PRK is that it is safer than LASIK, but it does take longer to heal. As long as the cornea is healthy and there is enough corneal thickness remaining, …

Feb 8, 2009 · PRK is an excellent method of correcting nearsightedness, but its biggest drawback is that it takes longer to heal. Unlike LASIK where most people have good vision the next day, …

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Jan 20, 2012 · While the PRK wasn't the cause of your floaters (that is caused by a degeneration in the jelly of the eye called the vitreous), it is frequently noted by patients after both PRK (and …

Jan 16, 2018 · I wear soft lensesContact lenses have a reshaping effect on your cornea, especially if you wear them longer than 8 hours a day. The instruments used to take your …

Jun 14, 2011 · Recovery after PRK occurs in stages:Stage 1 - seconds to minutes after the procedure, the vision is surprisingly clear, actually better than it is after LASIK at this …

Feb 2, 2012 · PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy), also known as Advanced Surface Ablation and, with a few minor variations in technique, LASEK, is a surface corneal procedure that does not …

Nov 7, 2011 · PRK or LASEK are possible but you will face higher risk of corneal ectasia than most people, particularly if re-treatment is needed. ICL is a viable option which is unaffected …

Apr 11, 2018 · Steroid drops are absolutely necessary after PRK since haziness of the corneal stroma and regression back to the original prescription can result without steroid drop use. If …