The Differences Between PRK And LASIK
Many of my friends has used LASIK and have raved how it can help us achieve 20/20 eyesight. The interesting is, not many people have come across the term Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK). PRK is also a pretty well-practiced laser eye sugery that has been practiced in many countries for at least 20 years.
So, let me compare PRK vs LASIK. We will look at the various similiarities and the differences. After reading this, you will have to find out which procedure is suitable for you. This article should be able to equip you with the good knowledge so that you can consult the eye surgeon with better understanding.
Here are some similarities between PRK and LASIK:
1) There is no pain midst the whole surgery
2) Both require medication for the eyes after the surgery
3) Both require some months to recover from the surgery
4) Both can be used to treat myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism
In fact, two of them have essentially the same results in getting the 20/20 eyesight. Many patients have experience good vision with both procedures.
However, The interesting thing is that both have different procedures, but achieves the same results.
Let’s look at the differences:
1) Patients with certain corneal conditions or corneal scars have to go for PRK, LASIK is not recommended
2) You need to wear a lens “bandage” for a few days
3) LASIK has an additional step which is the generation 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 procedures are safe, despite the differences. To determine which is more suitable for you, it is best to consult a reputable eye surgeon who is able to examine your eyes to determine which is suitable for you. This article should equip you with some knowledge so that you are able to converse with an eye surgeon better.
