Do you need PRK and LASIK
LASIK is not an unusual term to us. You should have heard how it can help us achieve 20/20 eyesight. It is interesting to note that not many people have come across this term Photorefractive Keratectomy, also known as PRK. PRK is also a very common vision correction surgery and was around for at least 2 decades.
So, let me sort out PRK vs LASIK. What are the pros and cons. Most importantly, you will have to know which procedure is suitable for you. This article will help you gain the good enlightenment so that you can consult the eye surgeon .
Here are some similarities between PRK and LASIK: 1) Pain is not evident during the entire surgery 2) Both need medication for the eyes after the surgery 3) Both need some months to recover from the operation 4) Both are used to tackle short-sightedness as well as astigmatism
In fact, two of them have nearly the same outcome in achieving the 20/20 eyesight. A lot of patients have seen success with both procedures.
{However, The interesting thing is that} both have different process, but achieves the exact outcome.
Now here are some differences: 1) Patients with certain corneal conditions or corneal scars have to go for PRK, LASIK is not recommended 2) Lens “bandage” seems to be required after the sugery 3) LASIK has an additional step which involves the creation of a flap 4) PRK does not create a flap, but go to the cornea’s inner layers by taking out the thin outer layer of the cornea 5) PRK tends to have longer healing process than LASIK
In short, both methodology are safe, despite the differences. If you want to know which is better for you, it is best to discuss with a reputable eye surgeon who will access your eyes to determine what is suitable for you. With this article as your knowledge, you should be able to speak with an eye surgeon with more confident.
Remember, it is your responsiblity to fully understand the procedures so that you can make a better choice as a consumer.
To conclude, both PRK and LASIK have their advantages and each of them are created for different purposes. As a consumer, we now have a choice to look at. So when you visit a LASIK surgeon, do ask him for a recommendation between PRK and LASIK
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