LASIK(Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) and PRK(Photorefractive Keratectomy) are types of refractive eye surgery that treat vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Both procedures use a laser to reshape the cornea, the clear outer layer of your eye that focuses light so you can see clearly.
Understanding LASIK
LASIK involves creating a thin flap in the cornea’s outer layer that is lifted to allow for laser reshaping.
Understanding PPK
PRK involves removing the outer layer of tissue, exposing the cornea area where the laser will reshape.
Factors to Consider
Suitability: Typically, doctors recommend LASIK for patients with moderate to high refractive errors or thicker corneas, while PRK might be a better choice for patients with thinner corneas or irregular corneal surfaces.
Recovery Time: The recovery period differs between LASIK and PRK. Most LASIK patients can see clearly and may have near-perfect vision the day following surgery. Typical PRK recovery can take two weeks to a month before patients achieve clear vision. Depending on each person's unique eye structure and healing process, the healing process and visual outcomes may vary.
Lifestyle Considerations: Some professions or hobbies might require specific considerations. Professional athletes and those in vocations that put them at risk of eye injury frequently choose PRK to avoid corneal flap complications.
Advanced LASIK technology we offer
All-laser LASIK is a combination of the most clinically advanced FDA-approved technologies, and it is extremely accurate. Femtosecond laser LenSx is a computer-guided, ultra-fast laser that is used in place of blades in order to create a thin corneal flap for WaveLight Allegretto Excimer Laser ablation.
