Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK): A Minimally Invasive Vision Correction Method
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a highly effective, minimally invasive procedure designed to reshape the cornea, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for glasses. While often compared to LASIK surgery , PRK is a unique approach that provides similar outcomes with distinct differences in the surgical process and recovery. We utilize advanced computerized excimer lasers to perform this procedure, ensuring precision and safety for our patients. The PRK Procedure PRK involves the gentle removal of a thin layer of tissue from the corneal surface using a state-of-the-art excimer laser. This laser reshapes the cornea, allowing it to better focus light onto the retina, which improves vision clarity. Unlike LASIK, which involves creating a flap in the cornea, PRK directly targets the surface layer, making it an excellent option for patients with thinner corneas or other considerations that may not make them ideal LASIK candidates. The entire PRK treatment typically takes between 10 t