What is PRK Eye Surgery?
PRK eye surgery is a laser vision procedure used to correct vision. PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy. In this procedure, the laser surgeon will use an excimer laser in this surgery to reshape the curvature of the eye. This laser uses a cool, ultraviolet light beam to remove tiny bits of tissue from the cornea’s surface, in order to reshape it. When the cornea is reshaped, it will be more able to focus light into the eye and on to the retina, meaning your vision will be clearer than it was before. PRK was developed in 1986 and was the most common laser eye surgery before LASIK. What is the Difference between PRK Eye Surgery and LASIK? In LASIK eye surgery, a flap is created in the cornea but in the PRK eye surgery this is not required, so PRK is a better option for patients who have thin corneas, large pupils, dry eyes or other corneal problems. With PRK however, the recovery time is usually more than with LASIK and there is usually greater discomfort with this procedure. What
