Can be used on patients with thinner or steeper corneas
PRK does have some distinct benefits, such as:
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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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.