Are you tired of needing glasses or contact lens to see? If so, you should consider a form of laser eye surgery known as PRK (photorefractive keratectomy).
In the video below, Dr. Vipul Shah discusses the benefits of getting PRK eye surgery.
If you don’t like the video or want more information, continue reading.
What to expect during PRK
During PRK, the outermost layer of the front of your eye, known as your cornea, is removed. From there, your surgeon will use lasers to reshape the front of your eye to correct your vision.
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After your surgery, you’re fit with bandage contact lenses and prescribed eye drops to allow your eye to properly heal. From there, you’re safe to be driven home and instructed to follow up with your surgeon as directed.
PRK Benefits
Most commonly used to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, PRK can also be used to offset blurry vision up close from presbyopia (which is the loss of reading vision that occurs with age).
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One of the best reasons to get PRK is that it’s more structurally sound to the cornea and is your best option to avoid harmful complications that high impact work or sports could have on your eyes. It’s also especially helpful for extremely nearsighted people.
Curious if you’re a candidate for PRK eye surgery? What are you waiting for? Make sure to schedule an appointment with your local eye care professional today!
