Have you heard of LASIK? I’m sure you had and you have also heard the way it can give us a 20/20 vision. However, not many of us have heard of this term Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). PRK is also a pretty well-practiced laser eye sugery that has been practiced in many countries for at least 2 decades.
In this article, let me compare PRK vs LASIK. What are the similiarities and the differences. At the end, you will need to find out how to determine the best procedure for your eye surgery. The reading will equip you with the right awareness so that you can talk with the eye surgeon more intelligently.
The similarities between PRK and LASIK:
1) There is no pain over the entire process
2) Both must apply medication for the eyes after the surgery
3) Both require a few months of recovery from the surgery
4) Both can be used to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
The interesting thing is that both processes have nearly the identitial results in getting the perfect eyesight. A lot of patients have seen good vision with both procedures.
However, The interesting thing is that both have different procedures, but the exact outcome.
Let’s look at the differences:
1) Patients with certain corneal conditions or corneal scars have to consider PRK, not LASIK
2) You need to wear a lens “bandage” for a few days
3) LASIK has an additional step which requires the generation of a flap
4) PRK does not create a flap, but accesses the cornea’s inner layers by taking out the thin outer layer of the cornea
5) LASIK tends heal faster than PRK
In short, both procedures are safe, despite the differences. If you want to know which is more suitable for yourself, you have to consult a well-known eye surgeon who can access your eyes to decide what is best for you. With this article as your knowledge, you should be able to converse with an eye surgeon better.