PRK Surgery
Many people in are interested in scheduling
LASIK surgery, but don't know where to start. When
determining what type of LASIK surgery is best for
the individual, it is important to speak to the doctors at Laser Vision Correction Centers for guidance. When
deciding what is right for the patient--whether it be basic PRK
or a more complicated form of LASIK--it is important
for a surgeon to look at several different factors.
PRK is a type of LASIK surgery
that is recommended in several different cases, as it is a gentle
surgery that has proven itself very effective. To find candidates
for PRK, surgeons consider size, shape, and texture
of the eye. For example, if a patient in has thinner corneas
than the average eye, the necessity for a gentler surgery will be
something to consider.
What Is PRK Surgery?
Officially referred to as photorefractive
keratectomy, PRK is the type of LASIK
surgery done more than any other refractive procedure in
. This may have to do with the fact that it covers the gamut
of general vision problems, including both nearsightedness and farsightedness.
Plus, many people like the simplicity of the process.
PRK happens quickly in the room.
The surgeon examines the eye and determines what route to take. With
one eye operated on at a time, an excimer laser swiftly
wears away any bumps on the cornea that affect vision. Although it
may take up to six months for the vision to get where both the surgeon
and patient expect, this form of LASIK is extremely
reliable, popular and efficient.
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