PRK

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is the predecessor to LASIK eye surgery, and is still a common form of laser vision correction. The main difference between PRK and LASIK is that PRK does not require the creation of a corneal flap. Instead, the laser energy is applied directly to the surface of your eye. This causes the removal of your eye’s outermost layer (the epithelium).

Some patients might be better able to achieve their vision correction goals with PRK than LASIK. For an evaluation of your vision, please call 855-204-6888 to schedule an appointment at one of Northeastern Eye Institute’s 15 convenient office locations.

PRK does have some distinct benefits, such as:

Can be used on patients with thinner or steeper corneas

No risk of complications with a corneal flap

Reduced risk of corneal thickness being compromised

PRK vs. LASIK

Although the results of PRK are comparable to LASIK, the recovery process is different. Because the epithelium layer is removed during PRK, it will take a few days for this layer to regenerate and re-cover the surface of your eye. There is a slightly higher risk of visual haziness and eye infection in the first few days after PRK compared to LASIK recovery.

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Thomas Glasspool

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Joanne Krisler

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John Murphy

I recently had a consultation to see if I was a candidate for lasik surgery.

Santino Capone

Went there for removal of cancer on my eye lid twice and they were great.

Our PRK Doctors

Dr. Christopher S. Jordan

M.D.

Dr. Thomas S. Boland

M.D.

Results of PRK

Most people who undergo PRK are able to achieve 20/20 vision or better. Although some patients may still need to use glasses or contact lenses on occasion, the prescription will be much lower than it was before PRK.

The downside of PRK and all other laser vision correction procedures is that your cornea is permanently altered, meaning your results are not reversible. If your vision needs change over time, you would need a second follow-up procedure. For this reason, many patients consider Visian ICL instead of LASIK or PRK for vision correction. The Visian ICL is completely reversible; it can be changed according to your needs in the future.

If you have further questions about LASIK alternatives, please contact Northeastern Eye Institute online or call our primary Scranton location at (570) 342-3145 today to discuss your vision correction options in greater detail. Dr. Chris Jordan and Dr. Tom Boland, both Board Certified ophthalmologists and refractive surgeons, perform LASIK, LASEK and PRK. We serve patients in Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and throughout NEPA.

Areas Served

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Hamlin Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Hamlin office is located in the Hamlin Shopping Center at 569 Hamlin Highway. This location also serves the communities of Lake Ariel, Newfoundland, Greentown, Moscow, Gouldsboro, Hawley,

569 Hamlin PA-590 Hamlin, PA 18427

Phone: 570-689-2525

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Honesdale Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s newly renovated Honesdale office is located at 626 Park Street. In addition to Honesdale, this office serves the communities of Uniondale, Lake Como, Starlight, Milford, Hawley, Waymart,

626 Park St Honesdale, PA 18431

Phone: 570-253-1720

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Hazleton Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Laurel Mall office is located at the Laurel Mall in Hazle, PA. This office serves the communities of Hazleton, West Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Conyngham, Drums, Freeland, White Haven

200 Laurel Mall Dr Hazleton, PA 18202

Phone: 570-455-5498

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Mid-Valley Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Mid-Valley office is located at 1582 Main Street in Peckville, in the Planet Fitness Plaza. In addition to Peckville, this office also serves the communities of Dickson

1582 Main St Peckville, PA 18452

Phone: 570-489-4430

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Montrose Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Montrose office is located at 16749 State Route 706 in the Rob’s Market Plaza. In addition to Montrose, this office also serves the communities of Susquehanna, Gibson,

16749 Rt706 suite 4 Montrose 18801

Phone: 570-278-2279

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Mountaintop Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Mountaintop office is located at 10 1/2 South Mountain Blvd. This location also serves the communities of Hazleton, Nanticoke, Ashley, Berwick, Nescopeck, White Haven, Drums, Conyngham, Hanover

10 1/2 South Mountain Blvd. Mountaintop, PA 18707

Phone: (570) 403-1341

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Pittston Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Pittston office is located at the Pittston Plaza, 1850 South Township Blvd. This office serves the communities of Pittston, West Pittston, Exeter, Wyoming, Plains, Duryea, Avoca, Moosic,

1850 S Township Blvd Pittston, PA 18640

Phone: 570-654-1641

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Pocono Summit Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Pocono office is located in the Pocono Summit Plaza in Pocono Summit, PA. This office also serves the communities of Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna, Pocono Pines, Cresco, Blakeslee,

2657 Route 940 Pocono Summit, PA 18346

Phone: 570-839-7973

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Scranton Location

Our Scranton office is home to our surgical center where we offer LASIK, cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and other eye surgeries to correct retina issues and more.

200 Mifflin Ave. Scranton, PA 18503

Phone: 570-342-3145

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Tunkhannock Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Tunkhannock office is located at 304 West Tioga Street. This office also serves the communities of Meshoppen, Mehoopany, Dushore, Laceyville, Springville, Dimock, Eaton Twp., Nicholson, Factoryville, Dalton,

304 W Tioga St Tunkhannock, PA 18657

Phone: 570-836-2224

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Kidder Street Location

Northeastern Eye Institute’s Wilkes-Barre office is located at 679 Kidder Street near the busy Kidder Street shopping district. This office also serves the communities of Kingston, Forty Fort, Edwardsville and

679 Kidder Street, #8 Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Phone: 570-825-3491