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Are There More Advantages to PRK or Lasik?

asked 11 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Christopher Coad, MD
Question viewed 68 times
Tags: advantage, benefit, pros and cons

Why would someone chose PRK over Lasik? What are the benefits and criteria for considering each one?

2 answers to Are There More Advantages to PRK or Lasik?

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Generally LASIK recovery is much speedier and less painful with the flap bladeless LASIK

Generally LASIK recovery is much speedier and less painful with the flap bladeless LASIK, therefore fewer reasons to chose PRK. Enhancements years after LASIK would be a reason to perform PRK over LASIK. If a patient is not a candidate for thin flap LASIK, caution must be taken if PRK is considered.
Christopher Coad, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

www.lasikdoctornyc.com

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Pros and Cons of LASIK versus PRK

LASIK and PRK use the same technology (excimer) to reshape the cornea. LASIK requires the construction of a "flap" first with either a different kind of laser (femtosecond) or a blade. This flap is usually anywhere from 40-100 microns thick and is lifted up before the re-shaping laser is applied and then laid back down afterwards. This is a great option for someone with mild to moderate refractive error and normal or thicker corneas. With PRK, no flap is... more
Michelle Crosby, MD, PhD

Encinitas Ophthalmologist

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