What is the difference between LASIK, PRK and the Wavefront system?
• In LASIK a very thin flap of corneal tissue is lifted out of the way to allow the laser treatment. The flap is then replaced and healing takes place within 24 hours. • In PRK the laser is applied directly to the surface of the eye without creating the flap. The healing process is slower but the results are the same. This procedure is better for patients with conditions such as thin corneal surfaces. • Wavefront analysis, the latest technology, gives the surgeon more information about the patient’s entire optical system – a distinctive visual map. By combining Wavefront mapping with a sophisticated tracking technology, we produce a more personalized and therefore potentially safer laser vision correction procedure.
