When doing PRK, alcohol is used to loosen the epithelium, or the surface of the cornea, and it is typically placed in a well held securely down on the eye for several seconds (30 second perhaps; the time can vary by surgeon preference). You might have heard someone couting this off at the beginnng of each... more
How to tell if I got PRK or Lasik?
Last month, I underwent what I believed to be PRK (at least that's what I wanted). However, there is no mention of PRK or (photo-refractive keratectomy) on the "Operative Report." In the pre-op and post-op paperwork, "PRK" is present.
My mother, who was watching the says that the "VISX" machine that was used for the CustomVue treatment listed the procedure as "LASIK." So, how can I be sure that I received PRK and not LASIK?
The operative report also indicates that "Physician has specified a LASIK Treatment, Superior Flap." I chose PRK to avoid the flap. Please advise. Thanks.
2 answers to “How to tell if I got PRK or Lasik?”
A: If you had PRK it probably hurt for a few days
It is possible that the paperwork was not correct as to what you had, but you should have signed an operative permit and discussed with the doctor the procedure that was performed. If you had PRK, you would have had to wear a contact lens for about 5 days and your vision would be blurry for part of that... more
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