Procedures
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
If you have thin corneas, PRK may be a good laser vision correction procedure for you. Schedule a consultation and find the right treatment for your unique vision needs.
Laser Eye Surgery
Photorefractive Keratectomy, more commonly called PRK, is a laser vision correction procedure. PRK is often a good solution for people with thinner than normal corneas—but your surgeon will be able to determine which procedure is best for your individual needs.
Condition Treated
Nearsightedness
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common type of refractive error where near objects appear clearly, but far objects appear blurry.
Astigmatism
Astigmatism causes your vision to be blurred at both near and far distances. It occurs when your cornea is shaped more like a football than a basketball.
Farsightedness
Hyperopia, also known as farsightedness, affects nearly one in four people. Those with hyperopia can see far objects more clearly than near objects, but if someone has a high degree of farsightedness, everything is blurry, both near and far.
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Common Questions About Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Is PRK right for me?
PRK is typically recommended for people with thin corneas and provides visual results that are very similar to LASIK and SMILE. Your NVISION surgeon will determine which laser vision correction procedure is right for your individual needs based on your eye exam and your visual goals.
What is PRK?
PRK (“photo-refractive keratectomy”) was the first vision correction procedure to use excimer lasers and specifically involves reshaping the corneal surface rather than the inner corneal tissue as with LASIK. PRK also differs from LASIK in that no corneal flap is required. The recovery of vision with PRK is slower than with LASIK.
What conditions does PRK treat?
Just as with LASIK, PRK is a procedure to help people with nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. But every patient is different, and your NVISION surgeon will select the best procedure for your needs.
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PRK Procedure Animation
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