What is the Recovery Timeline After the PRK Procedure? - RealSelf
Recovery after PRK occurs in stages:Stage 1 - seconds to minutes after the procedure, the vision is surprisingly clear, actually better than it is after LASIK at this point.Stage 2 - begins about 30-60 min after the procedure, as the numbing drops used during surgery wear off. The patient begins to experience mild to moderate discomfort in the eye.
PRK Laser Eye Surgery vs. LASIK: Pros & Cons - RealSelf
Feb 20, 2024 · PRK is easier to tolerate, less painful than LASIK, and delivers very similar results to LASIK, but PRK recovery time is a lot longer, so it’s not as popular. Experts say PRK is a good option for those who aren’t good candidates for a LASIK procedure, which requires a certain level of corneal thickness.
PRK Laser Eye Surgery Reviews | Was it Worth It? | RealSelf
Jan 12, 2025 · After reading recent reviews of PRK surgery, it appears that several of the patients who undertook the process possibly should not have been advised to undertake corrective eye surgery. From my understanding, surgery should proceed where vision is significantly impacted (eg -4 or worse) and...
What Are the Long Term Side Effects of a PRK Eye Operation?
Jun 14, 2011 · The first laser procedures done were PRK and even those early patients are doing well today. The risk from PRK is lower than with LASIK for a variety of reasons including no potential flap problems and less intrusion in to the eye with the laser decreasing the chance for long-term ectasia.
LASEK Laser Eye Surgery: What to Know | RealSelf
Aug 14, 2023 · LASEK is a form of PRK, the first type of "surface ablation" laser vision correction and the predecessor of LASIK (laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis), the most widely used form of refractive surgery. LASEK eye surgery combines methods from both LASIK surgery and PRK. Good candidates for LASEK or PRK (rather than LASIK) typically have:
Is PRK Surgery for Fine-tuning After Cataract Surgery ... - RealSelf
Mar 27, 2013 · I had cataract surgery 5 months ago. I chose the Acrysof Toric lens for distance vision and astigmatism correction. I now can not see clearly distance and am having a difficult time focusing. I was told I have hyperopic outcome with residual astigmastism. My refraction is now +1.50-0.75x72 My choices are a replacement lens or PRK surgery.
PRK Laser Eye Surgery and glasses Questions - RealSelf
I had PRK surgery almost 5 months ago and my vision peaked 2 months ago (20/15) and took a drastic turn and now I need glasses again. My astigmatism was 180 and my prescription was around -9.75 on one eye and -10 on another.
My PRK laser eye surgery recovery experience - RealSelf
Oct 18, 2018 · The doctor suggested PRK instead of LASIK. PRK has a longer healing time than LASIK. My cornea was thin, there would be no cutting of the thin flap in the cornea, which I liked but the heal time was longer and usually LASIK clients had a better chance of better vision correction. I went ahead and had the PRK laser eye surgery.
Retinal Detachment and Laser Eye Surgery? - RealSelf
Sep 10, 2012 · LASIK involves putting pressure on the eye during the formation of the flap, and so most ophthalmologists prefer PRK for patients who have had a retinal detachment. Helpful Michael K. Tracy, MD
LASIK Laser Eye Surgery: Procedure, Cost, Results | RealSelf
Feb 20, 2024 · LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a laser eye surgery that can dramatically improve eyesight. The procedure was approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999, but it was performed even before then.