PRK/LASEK

Both procedures are performed to correct vision problems including hypermetropia, myopia, and astigmatism. These tree vision problems are caused by the misshape of the cornea. Due to several factors, cornea tissues become thicker or thinner and lose their shape which results in different sight problems. In order to treat them, there are two widely used techniques which PRK and LASEK.

PRK and LASEK performs cornea correction with laser. PRK has been in the health industry for longer but both of these procedures have been very accountable and popular over the last few years. The actual treatment time for each eye is generally around six minutes for both treatment options.

Difference Between PRK and LASEK Procedures

Unlike no touch laser techniques, both in PRK and LASEK procedures a surgeon makes a small cut on the cornea.
For LASEK surgery includes to create a small flap in the cornea.
But for PRK surgery, the surgeon removes the epithelial layer of the cornea.
Both procedures are used for treat vision problems caused by refractive errors.

More Details on PRK and LASEK Treatments

Gained results do not diminish over time. Once you have one of these operations, it might take three to six months to heal completely. But when your eyes become stabilized, your vision is permanent.

Both procedures give you the same results if they are operated properly. While deciding between these two procedures, your surgeon will also help you to decide. For example, if you have an eye disease your surgeon might recommend you to get PRK treatment as it doesn’t require any flaps.

If you have myopia, hypermetropia, or astigmatism, you can consider having either of these two. Depending on your general health, there aren’t any specific rules for having these two procedures except pregnancy or underlying health issues.

As the eyes are very sensitive, there’s always a risk of complications. These can be reduced to the minimum by choosing a skilled surgeon and following your surgeon’s recommendations after the procedure. If you suffer from a problem with your corneal tissue after the procedure, it can be treated very easily. Most doctors agree that no one goes blind or loses part of their sight just because they had laser surgery. But if you don’t take the needed care for your eyes after the procedure, then it might become risky.

During and After the Procedure

• They can be painful without a sedative as the eyes are very fragile. But your surgeon will use numbing eye drops for local anesthesia so that you don’t feel any pain during the operation.
• For the first day, you might have dizziness or a headache. If you have these symptoms you can take a painkiller.
• As both of these procedures are easily performed, they don’t require a long healing time.
• For the first few days, you should consider wearing sunglasses throughout the day. Because eyes might become very sensitive to light after a procedure which is temporary.