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PRK stands for Photorefractive keratectomy. This is a surgery that is performed along with LASIK surgery or when LASIK cannot be performed. In this surgery, the corneal epithelium is scraped away rather than forming a flap, like in LASIK, allowing the laser eye surgeon access to the cornea. Thereafter, a laser reshapes the cornea providing a lasting change to the shape and curvature. PRK surgery is both a practical and advanced modern alternative to LASIK. PRK adjusts the shape of the cornea to correct the focusing power of the eye and improve vision.
PRK is used for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. It is not performed for presbyopia. LASIK cannot be done for people who have refractory errors and struggle with dry eyes or thin corneas. In such patients, PRK is a better solution than LASIK. It is also the procedure of choice for people with active lifestyles. It avoids cutting a flap of the cornea, reducing the healing period and risks of accidents after the surgery. This procedure involving corneal abrasion takes three or four days to heal. There may be moderate pain and blurred vision, but these are temporary.
To be eligible for PRK surgery, you need to meet specific criteria. These include:
At the same time, PRK is not for everyone. Some people are not eligible for PRK. This includes people with:
Your eye doctor will discuss these criteria and other requirements that may keep you from having PRK.
It is estimated that approximately 90% of people undergoing PRK end up with a 20/40 vision or better and do not need glasses or contact lenses.
If you are experiencing eye problems that affect your vision, LASIK laser eye surgery could be the answer. Talk to one of our surgeons to discover whether or not laser eye surgery is best for you. We are one of the best providers of laser eye treatments in Waxahachie, Texas. Call our laser eye care center at 469-505-2020.
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