LASIK Enhancement - PRK Eye Surgery

Deep With PRK Eye Surgery

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One of the options for laser eye surgery is PRK, which stands for Photo Refractive Keratectomy. Reshaping the eye is one of the most effective ways to correct some common vision problems. Some people even gain better than 20/20 vision after the surgery is completed. Another awesome fact is that over 80% of the people who have eye corrective surgery don’t need to use their glasses any longer. So if you need or want to correct your vision then the statistics are looking pretty good for you.

There are different types of laser eye corrective surgeries available, but what is the difference? Some surgeries require that your eye is physically cut so that the laser can shape the lens directly. But PRK eye surgery does not involve your eye to be cut which makes the chance of complications significantly less. One of the common problems with the other eye surgeries is that the cut flap sometimes does not heal properly or you might even open it again by simply rubbing your eyes.

It sounds great so far but there are some down sides to this type of vision correction. One of the biggest complaints is that the patient’s eyes take a longer time to adjust to the surgery and they may have discomfort for days post operation. It also doesn’t give you great vision right away and may take several months before your eyes improve. However, some people’s eyes may not improve and thus still require glasses. Like other eye surgeries you may experience halo or glare when looking towards light sources.

Let’s look a bit deep at what is involved with PRK eye surgery. Before you actually go for surgery you eye doctor will examine your eyes and determine the best route for your particular situation. They will go over all of the ins and outs and what you should expect. Some people will be rejected because their eyes are too complicated for current technologies. On the day of the surgery you are also brought in and tests are done to make sure everything is accurate. You are then given an anesthetic for your eyes and locked in place. PRK uses a pulsing laser and will do this until it has reshaped your eye to the way it should be. Again, the time that it takes for your vision to completely change might take several months, so don’t be alarmed if you can’t see perfectly the following day.

You should expect your vision to change between good and bad but your doctor will inform you of this. Sometimes you need to wear glasses until your eyes have fully healed. You will also be given special eye drops and shower goggles that you will need to use often to keep the eyes moist and free from dirt and debris.

As I mention throughout this website, it is important that you take time to research as much as possible before going ahead with anything. Finding an ophthalmologist that is reputable will be one of those challenges. Be sure to read everything you can from their office and talk to any referrals if you can find them. Just because there is a discount, doesn’t mean that the doctor is good. After all, these are your eyes and they are irreplaceable.

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