PRK LASIK

LASIK and PRK are both a form of laser corneal surgery, what exactly makes them different from one another?  The basic difference is this:

• PRK requires the surgeon to remove the surface cells of the cornea.

• LASIK requires the creation of a small flap on the cornea to grant access to the underlying tissue.

What Happens During PRK?

1. Before PRK eye surgery, you will be given several numbing eye drops to make sure you don’t feel any pain or discomfort during the procedure. You may also be given some oral calming medication.

2. Using a highly accurate laser, the eye surgeon reshapes your corneal tissue.

3. After surgery, your ophthalmologist will place a contact-lens-like bandage over your eye to allow it to heal, and to aid in your comfort following the procedure.