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PRK vs Lasik Eye Surgery

Although both PRK and Bladeless Lasik Surgery is very similar in their respective processes, there are still differences between the two. Know what key points differentiates PRK vs Lasik Eye Surgery.

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PRK vs Lasik Eye Surgery

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  1. PRK v/s Lasik Eye Surgery Know the main differences between the two bladeless surgeries, i.e., PRK and Lasik Eye Surgery

  2. What is PRK & Lasik? • PRK: Photorefractive Keratectomy or PRK as is most commonly known was the first attempt by mankind to induce vision correction by lasers. • Bladeless Lasik: Bladeless Lasik is very popularly known as iLasik, zLasik, Femto Lasik and All Laser Lasik. This surgery has been around for more than 10 years.

  3. Why do you need this surgery? Either Surgery is required by a patient suffering from eye issues such as: • Myopia- It is also known as nearsightedness wherein one cannot clearly see distant objects. • Hyperopia- It is also known as farsightedness where a person has difficulty in seeing nearby objects. • Astigmatism- It is an eye problem that causes blurred vision due to irregular shape of the eye.

  4. PRK v/s Bladeless Lasik1. Procedure PRK Bladeless Lasik A suction ring is placed on the eye to keep eyes still after using the drops for maintaining numbness. A Femto-second laser device is used in this surgery to make a thin cut in the cornea, after which it is reshaped with the help of a laser. As a final step, the thin flap is folded back to its original place. • PRK is a procedure of eye surgery, wherein numbing eye drops are applied in the eyes of the patient. • In the next step, the top layer of cornea- also known as the epithelium is removed cautiously. • Finally, an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea and hence the vision is corrected.

  5. Note: Both the procedures are pretty much similar in the sense that both the procedures make use of lasers to reshape the cornea to get perfect vision. However, the difference lies in the fact that in PRK- the top layer of cornea is removed entirely. While, on the other hand, in Bladeless Lasik, a flap is created on the cornea which is then folded back to its original place once the procedure is done.

  6. 2. Recovery PRK Bladeless Lasik In Lasik Eye Surgery, recovery is very quick. The patient is able to see more clearly than before from the very next day of the surgery. No bandage is required after the surgery. Not much pain or discomfort is experienced. In rare cases, burning sensation may be felt but it doesn’t lasts longer than a hour. In case of any slight discomfort or irritation in the eye, Lasik Surgery Specialists recommend lubricating drops to ease the healing process. • Contact like bandages are applied on the affected eye to help the eyes recover from surgery. • This can cause irritation and sensitivity in the eyes due to light until the bandages are removed. • Some people may experience blurry vision for some time. • However, once the eyes recover and bandage is removed, you will achieve the desired vision.

  7. Which Surgery is more Effective? • The bottom line is that both the surgeries (PRK and Bladeless Lasik) are effective in correcting the vision permanently. The main difference is that it takes lesser time to recover after undergoing Bladeless Lasik while it can take over a month to recover after PRK surgery. • However, it is always advisable to vision your ophthalmologist and have a comprehensive eye examination before deciding which surgery to go for. You surgeon may best recommend you which surgery best fits your needs.

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