PRK Vs LASIK - A Look At The Differences
Many of my friends has used LASIK and have raved how it can help us achieve 20/20 eyesight. It is interesting to note that very few of us have come across this term Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). PRK is also a very common laser eye sugery that has been practiced in many countries for more than 2 decades.
So, we will compare PRK vs LASIK. We will look at the various similiarities and the differences. Most importantly, you will need to know how to determine the best procedure for you. This reading should be able to help you gain the good facts so that you can converse with the eye surgeon with better understanding.
Here are some similarities between PRK and LASIK:
1) Pain is not evident over the entire surgery
2) Both need medication for the eyes after the surgery
3) Both need a few months to recover from the surgery
4) Both are used to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
The interesting thing is that two of them have essentially the same results in getting the 20/20 eyesight. Many people have experience good vision with both procedures.
However, The interesting thing is that both have different procedures, but the same results.
Now here are some differences:
1) Patients with certain corneal conditions or corneal scars have to go for PRK, LASIK is not recommended
2) You need to wear a lens “bandage” for a few days
3) LASIK has an additional step which is the generation of a flap
4) PRK does not need tocreate a flap, but go to the cornea’s inner layers by removing the thin outer layer of the cornea
5) LASIK tends heal faster than PRK
While there are some main differences, both procedures are safe. To determine which is better for yourself, it is best to consult a well-known eye surgeon who is able to access your eyes to determine which is best for you. With this article as your knowledge, you should be able to converse with an eye surgeon with more confident.