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- PRK Laser Eye Surgery vs. LASIK: Pros Cons - RealSelf
PRK technically leaves your anatomy more “intact” than LASIK does Dr Lee Katzman , an ophthalmologist in San Diego, says PRK is also a better choice for someone with a job that involves regular physical contact with the face or eye area because there’s no risk of the corneal cap becoming dislodged, like there is with a LASIK flap
- Is PRK Possible for People Who Have Astigmatism? - RealSelf
The laser that is used to treat your nearsightedness or farsightedness is the same laser that treats your astigmatism, whether you have PRK or LASIK There are maximum amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism that the FDA has approved these laser for, but assuming you fall within the range, you should have no problem have
- What is PRK? Is It Painful? - RealSelf
Think of PRK as 'Flap-less LASIK' Both procedures are identical when it comes to correcting your eyeglass prescription, the only difference is that with LASIK a corneal flap is cut first (with a different machine) and in PRK the surface corneal epithelial cells (thin outer covering of the cornea) are removed first
- Thin Corneas, High Prescription. . . . PRK? - RealSelf
PRK removes about 14 microns (amount of corneal tissue) per diopter (-1 00 prescription) of treatment for a standard 8 5 mm ablation zone with a normal blend This would leave you with about 375 microns of residual bed (amount of corneal tissue thickness)
- I have a central corneal thickness of 470 in both eyes, (too . . . - RealSelf
Your case falls in the grey zone for PRK procedure Even though the residual cornea after your treatment would be above 250 Micron (the lowest number which is considered to be a safe and within the standard of care), some physicians consider any cornea less than 500 micron at a higher risk for destabilization following any type of corneal thining procedure and advise against them
- Prk After Rk? I hate not being able to see distance, and I . . . - RealSelf
PRK after RK is a complex issue The most important point is to make certain that your cornea is stable before performing the PRK It sounds as though your original RK may have left you hyperopic (far sighted), which is a common long term outcome after RK, and that you are now experiencing post-operative myopia (near sightedness) after the PRK
- What is the Recovery Timeline After the PRK Procedure? - RealSelf
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 point Stage 2 - begins about 30-60 min after the procedure, as the numbing drops used during surgery wear off The patient begins to experience mild to moderate discomfort in the eye
- Top PRK Laser Eye Surgery Doctors in Denver, CO - RealSelf
Looking for PRK Laser Eye Surgery providers in Denver, CO? Compare top-rated doctors, real patient reviews, photos, and board certifications at RealSelf
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