How common is it to have PRK after an unsuccesful LASIK?
PRK is a safe way of enhancing a LASIK result. We have found that the risk of complications from lifting a LASIK flap goes up dramatically after a few years and prefer to perform the safer PRK enhancement. PRK uses the same laser as LASIK but there is no flap. Another reason to perform PRK enhancement after LASIK is when there is a concern as to whether there is enough cornea for a safe LASIK enhancement.