A Look at Photorefractive Keratectomy versus LASIK
Have you heard of LASIK? I’m sure you had and you have also heard how it can help us achieve perfect eyesight. The interesting is, very few of us have come across this term Photorefractive Keratectomy, also known as PRK. PRK is also a very well-practiced laser eye sugery that has been achieve the same success as LASIK for more than 20 years.
So, let me compare and contrast PRK vs LASIK. We will look at the various similiarities and the distinctions. Most importantly, you will need to find out which procedure is suitable for your eye surgery. The information here should be able to help you gain the right enlightenment so that you can consult the eye doctor more intelligently.
The common traits of PRK and LASIK:
1) Pain is not evident during the whole process
2) The 2 need eye medication for a few days just after the surgery
3) Both of them need a few several weeks of recovery from the surgical operations
4) Each are used to deal with myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
The interesting thing is that both processes have practically the identitial results in achieving the perfect vision. Many patients have experience good vision with both procedures.
However, The interesting thing is that each of them have totally different operations, but achieves the identical results.
Here are some differences:
1) Clients with particular corneal types of conditions or corneal surgical marks have to consider PRK, not LASIK
2) PRK patients would usually have to wear a lens “bandage”
3) LASIK includes one more step which is the creation of a flap
4) PRK doesn’t need to create a flap, but accesses the cornea’s inner layers by taking out the thin outer layer of the cornea
While there are some main differences, both procedures are safe. To determine which procedure is more suitable for yourself, you have to consult a reputable eye surgeon who is able to access your eyes to determine which is suitable for you. With this article as your knowledge, you should be able to speak with an eye medical specialist better.
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