Is PRK Better Than Lasik Since PRK Has No Cutting?

While PRK does not require a flap to be cut (using a blade or a laser), it has many of the same risks as LASIK.  There is not a significant difference in the two in regards to safety.  Most doctors would recommend LASIK over PRK because the healing time is significantly less for LASIK.  There are some people who are better candidates for PRK.  If it is determined that you are a good candidate for LASIK and PRK, I would tend to recommend LASIK due to the recovery time.

Both PRK and LASIK work well to correct patients' vision, and the results with both procedures are similar at 3 months.  With LASIK, the visual recovery is much faster, so patients can often drive their car the next day.  With  PRK, patients may be able to safely drive 5 or so days after the procedure.  It is important to note that some patients may be eligible for PRK but not LASIK based on the shape of the cornea, presence of corneal opacities, or other conditions.  The good news is that in general - both procedures work well for patients.