I'm looking at getting lasik or PRK performed. My script reads (sph, cyl, ax) (-8.75, +2, 085) and (-8.00, +3.00, 080). My first consultation was last Saturday. With my correction, cornea shape, and pupil size, they recommended PRK. In response, I emailed PRK questions to my other clinics. One of them responded immediately that with over 5, they would not recommend PRK due to haze. They said that the first clinic had older lasers, which would not be sufficient lasik for me. Please help!
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I, typically, recommend waiting approximately one month after Laser Vision Correction(PRK/LASIK) before having any other procedure on the face, including dental work. I don't like the idea of procedures that might cause swelling getting in the way of our visual healing. That being said, I...
I have used most of the lasers available on the market and of the modern lasers, I believe that the Visx laser wtih WaveFront is the best. The Allegretto laser is a good laser, but in my experience there are definite advantages to WaveFront technology. The Allegretto laser treats...
The most advanced laser vision correction procedures are wavefront guided (custom) Surface Ablation (PRK) with Mitomycin C and the Amoils Brush or wavefront guided LASIK with Intralase. Surface ablation is safer, while LASIK has a shorter recovery time. A series of studies have shown...