PRK
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type of refractive surgery. This kind of surgery uses a laser to treat vision problems caused by refractive errors.
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Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a type of refractive surgery. This kind of surgery uses a laser to treat vision problems caused by refractive errors. You have a refractive error when your eye does not refract (bend) light properly.
With PRK, your ophthalmologist uses a laser to change the shape of your cornea. This improves the way light rays are focused on the retina. PRK is used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.
The goal of photorefractive keratectomy is to correct your refractive error to improve your vision. PRK may reduce your need for eyeglasses or contact lenses. In some cases, it may even allow you to do without them completely.
When should I choose PRK
– If you have dry eyes or thin corneas and want to have refractive surgery, PRK may be a good choice for you. This is because some other types of refractive surgery, such as LASIK, are not recommended if you have these conditions.
– Also, if you have a very active lifestyle or job, PRK may be a better option for you than LASIK or similar procedures. This is because PRK does not involve cutting a flap in your cornea like LASIK and similar surgeries do. If you are highly active, you could accidentally dislodge a corneal flap, causing problems.
– Some people who have certain lenses put in their eyes during cataract surgery may have PRK to fine-tune their vision.
Benefits of PRK Surgery
LASIK offers several distinct advantages over PRK. These include less discomfort and faster recovery. But many people opt for PRK over LASIK because of the key benefits below:
– It’s a Safer Option for People Engaged in High-Impact Activities
Eye trauma can dislodge the flap created from LASIK. This is a severe complication. So, if you are an athlete or military personnel, your eye doctor will likely recommend PRK.
– Reduced Risk of Complications
Blade-free LASIK also reduces the risk of flap complications, such as flap irregularities and infections, compared to traditional LASIK. The more predictable corneal flap thickness achieved with the femtosecond laser decreases the likelihood of induced astigmatism and other flap-related complications.
It’s More Suitable for Patients with Thin Corneas
Since LASIK involves creating a flap, the procedure requires patients to have thicker corneal tissue. If you have thin corneas, you may receive PRK instead.
– It’s More Suitable for Those Who Require Higher Prescriptions
The higher your prescription is, the more corneal tissue your eye surgeon will have to remove. So, if you have thin corneas and need a significant amount of correction, a PRK will be a better option. PRK is often used to correct up to -7.00 diopters (D) for nearsighted people. It can also correct up to +4.00 D for farsighted ones.
– It Causes Fewer Dry Eye Symptoms
The flap creation during LASIK can increase your risk or worsen your dry eye. Researchers believe that the surgery may cause some nerve damage to the cornea when the eye surgeon removes some of the corneal tissues. Another potential cause is inflammation from LASIK. It’s also likely that the new shape of your cornea can impact the way your eyelid interacts with the eye surface. This may affect tear production, leading to dry eye symptoms.
How long after PRK can I see clearly?
How long until I can rub my eyes after PRK?
Can I watch phone after PRK?
Why is my PRK still blurry after 3 months?
What not to do after PRK?
– Avoid swimming, hot tubs, gardening and dusty, dirty environments for two weeks.
– Avoid getting water directly into your eye(s). You may shower the day after your PRK procedure.
Why is PRK recovery so long?
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Can PRK be done twice?
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Which is better, LASIK or PRK?
Why choose PRK over LASIK?
Who is a bad candidate for PRK?
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Which is more risky LASIK or PRK?
The reshaping using the laser also requires enough tissue to work with. This makes patients with thin corneas very hard to work with during LASIK. The preferable procedure is PRK since it does not leave a flap on your cornea. Thus, it is much safer and more effective than LASIK in the long run.
How many years does PRK last?
Is PRK better than Contoura?
Why You Should See Cornea Specialist for PRK Surgery?
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Ophthalmologists are all cornea trained- but not all are cornea specialists. When getting LASIK surgery you should want the best.
Ophthalmologists can check your eyes for vision related problems and prescribe corrective glasses or contact lenses to rectify nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia). They can also check your eyes for diseases and prescribe suitable medicines in the form of drops and ointments for local application or antibiotics to be taken orally. However, LASIK surgery is your sole option if you want to rectify your faulty eyesight and do not want to wear contact lenses or glasses. It is ideal to get this corrective eye surgery done by a cornea specialist; since it involves raising a flap of the corneal surface of your eye and removing microscopic amounts of tissue from the cornea’s underlying stromal layer with the help of excimer lasers.
Some people are not candidates for PRK
They include people with:
an unstable (changing) refractive error
skin or other disease that can affect healing
a history of a lot of scarring
corneal scars or disease
advanced glaucoma
a cataract affecting vision
uncontrolled diabetes
pregnant or nursing women
history of certain eye infections
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At LJEI we perform large number of PRK surgeries every year.
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If you’re an athlete or a member of the military, your eye specialist may typically advise PRK as the preferred vision correction procedure.
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