Has anyone has PRK Lasik eye surgery?
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I had lasik surgery done 12 years ago and that is differnt from PRK but I can tell you that PRK is a great procedure and one of the safest in laser eye surgery. The down side to PRK is that it just takes longer to heal and you are in a bit more discomfort after surgery then lasik. Here is some info on PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
PRK is generally used for patients whose corneas are too thin to allow for the creation of the LASIK flap safely. PRK is a refractive surgery in which the central epithelium, or surface layer of the cornea, is removed by the surgeon, and then the corneal bed is directly reshaped with the laser.
The surgeon may choose to use an anti-inflammatory compound Mitomycin C on some patients. Mitomycin C is a powerful pharmaceutical agent which inhibits haze in patients post PRK. It is highly recommended to use Mitomycin C on all patients with greater than -4.00 D prescriptions who are having PRK, since these patients are at greater risk of the complication of haze formation post operatively.
To promote healing and comfort, a bandage contact lens is placed on the cornea. The corneal epithelium will heal within 4-5 days in the average patient. During this period, it is recommended that you are monitored daily by our optometrists or your eye care professional until the contact lens is removed.
After the contact lens is removed, the follow-ups are usually more spaced out. Because there is no flap created, restrictions with physical activities are less than what is imposed upon LASIK patients.
Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism can be treated using PRK. Again, presbyopia cannot be corrected by excimer laser treatments.
If you are having PRK, it probably means your corneas are thinner than average, your prescription is higher or both. Your optometrist may recommend different treatment options for PRK as well (see following page) in order to get the optimal visual outcomes.
During PRK corrective surgery the outer layer of the cornea, the epithelium, is removed centrally. The laser is then directly applied to the underlying cornea. A bandage lens is then placed on the cornea to assist in healing of the operative area and for patient comfort. Healing typically takes between 4 days and 1 week, and daily or every other day visits to the optometrist are recommended while the contact lens is in place. Following CL removal, patients are seen on a schedule similar to LASIK. Once the corneal epithelium has healed the patient has much less activity restrictions compared to a LASIK patient.
I hope this info helps you to understand PRK more and please research the doctor and technolgy that the center offers before moving forward. I am still 20/20 till this day since my surgery and it was the best gift I could of given myself to SEE
I had lasik surgery done 12 years ago and that is differnt from PRK but I can tell you that PRK is a great procedure and one of the safest in laser eye surgery. The down side to PRK is that it just takes longer to heal and you are in a bit more discomfort after surgery then lasik. Here is some info on PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
PRK is generally used for patients whose corneas are too thin to allow for the creation of the LASIK flap safely. PRK is a refractive surgery in which the central epithelium, or surface layer of the cornea, is removed by the surgeon, and then the corneal bed is directly reshaped with the laser.
The surgeon may choose to use an anti-inflammatory compound Mitomycin C on some patients. Mitomycin C is a powerful pharmaceutical agent which inhibits haze in patients post PRK. It is highly recommended to use Mitomycin C on all patients with greater than -4.00 D prescriptions who are having PRK, since these patients are at greater risk of the complication of haze formation post operatively.
To promote healing and comfort, a bandage contact lens is placed on the cornea. The corneal epithelium will heal within 4-5 days in the average patient. During this period, it is recommended that you are monitored daily by our optometrists or your eye care professional until the contact lens is removed.
After the contact lens is removed, the follow-ups are usually more spaced out. Because there is no flap created, restrictions with physical activities are less than what is imposed upon LASIK patients.
Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism can be treated using PRK. Again, presbyopia cannot be corrected by excimer laser treatments.
If you are having PRK, it probably means your corneas are thinner than average, your prescription is higher or both. Your optometrist may recommend different treatment options for PRK as well (see following page) in order to get the optimal visual outcomes.
During PRK corrective surgery the outer layer of the cornea, the epithelium, is removed centrally. The laser is then directly applied to the underlying cornea. A bandage lens is then placed on the cornea to assist in healing of the operative area and for patient comfort. Healing typically takes between 4 days and 1 week, and daily or every other day visits to the optometrist are recommended while the contact lens is in place. Following CL removal, patients are seen on a schedule similar to LASIK. Once the corneal epithelium has healed the patient has much less activity restrictions compared to a LASIK patient.
I hope this info helps you to understand PRK more and please research the doctor and technolgy that the center offers before moving forward. I am still 20/20 till this day since my surgery and it was the best gift I could of given myself to SEE
Has anyone ever had lasik eye surgery?
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How much does it cost?
does it hurt?
is there many complications?
How does it feel after the procedure is done?
after it is done... is there a chance my eyesight can worsen?
and would you reccommend other ppl to have this type of surgery?
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I had Lasik about two years ago. It cost me about $3000 (including a lifetime guarantee) and I was able to make payments of about $300 a month.
I am very pleased with it and have not had any problems at all.
As with any procedure there are many possible complications. However, I know a handful of people who have had it done and have been very pleased as well. If you are considering it I would say make sure you do research first and choose the best place to have it done.
You will have slight discomfort the first day but the rocovery time is only a few days.
I had Lasik about two years ago. It cost me about $3000 (including a lifetime guarantee) and I was able to make payments of about $300 a month.
I am very pleased with it and have not had any problems at all.
As with any procedure there are many possible complications. However, I know a handful of people who have had it done and have been very pleased as well. If you are considering it I would say make sure you do research first and choose the best place to have it done.
You will have slight discomfort the first day but the rocovery time is only a few days.
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