PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) is a refractive surgical procedure to treat refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)
Unlike LASIK, PRK does not create a corneal flap to reshape the cornea. Instead, it removes the central portion of the anterior epithelium for the application of Excimer laser on the stromal surface.
After laser treatment is completed the cornea is covered with a protective contact lens until the epithelial tissue is regenerated.
This procedure does not affect the corneal structure (no flaps or incisions are made) which makes it a more physiological method.
PRK increases life comfort by eliminating the need of optical accessories (glasses, contact lenses) which implies a relief for patients.
Have you considered the yearly cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses? And the cost for the next ten years?
Specialists must conduct a full ophthalmological examination and assessment of patients before reaching a decision on the most adequate procedure. No procedure is more satisfactory than others, but there is a most adequate method for each particular case.
Minimum age required for surgery is 18 years old.
Patients must be affected by a stable refractive error.
Patients must meet ophthalmological requirements.
PRK – LASEK
SURGERY
Basic steps of PRK surgery:
PRK ADVANTAGES
OVER LASEK
IMPORTANT NOTICE: In most cases these problems are temporary or can be corrected with topical/oral medication or a second corrective intervention.
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Refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism) can only be corrected when the patient’s prescription is stabilised, which occurs around the age of 20.
Yes, any of the procedures currently used (laser and lens implants) allow the simultaneous correction of both errors.
The eye must remain as stable as possible during surgery, therefore patients lie on a treatment table with their eyes fixed on a red light on the Excimer Laser machine.
A safety device called eye tracker compensates for involuntary eye movements following up the eye at milliseconds intervals and adjusting the direction of the laser pulses. In case of sudden movements the safety system fully stops the treatment.
It is a quick procedure. Patients remain in the surgery room for 15- 20 minutes on average. Just a few seconds of that time are used for the application of the Excimer Laser. The remaining time is used to
prepare the patient’s eye for surgery.
Refractive surgery procedures are carried out using topical (local) anaesthetics (eye drops). Patients do not experience any pain during the operation.
LASIK and PRK procedures have a very simple post-operative processes which require only eyedrops and artificial tears.
After surgery it is recommended to rest at least for 24 hours. Most work activities can be resumed after 48 hours. Patients must wait at least a week to resume any sport activity.
During the pre-op check up, our medical team will examine the condition of the cornea, namely corneal width and number of dioptres to be corrected. Laser treatment vaporises corneal tissue. The amount of extracted tissue is proportional to the number of dioptres to be treated. Intraocular lens implants may be considered if prescription is very high.
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