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How long have the LASIK and PRK laser procedures been performed?

April 26, 2017laser Lasik Performed PRK procedures

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How long have the LASIK and PRK laser procedures been performed?

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PRK has been performed in the U.S. since 1987 and LASIK has been performed since about 1990. Clinical trials led to FDA approval of PRK in 1995 and to FDA approval of LASIK in 1999. We have been using PRK and Lasik in Syria since 1995.