PRK Laser Eye Surgery vs. LASIK: Pros & Cons - RealSelf
Feb 20, 2024 · Pros. There’s a high success rate with PRK. The majority of RealSelf members say it’s “ Worth It,” and studies show that approximately 90% of PRK patients have 20/20 vision one year after surgery, while over 95% have 20/40 or better without glasses or contacts, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It’s fast—even faster than LASIK.
PRK - Long Term Safety over Lasik - Review - RealSelf
May 4, 2023 · The recovery was longer than expected, given all of the hype around corrective eye surgery down-time, it took me 2 weeks at home, and 3-6 months with dimmed screens at work to recover. It's 2 years down the track now, and I'm thankful that I chose PRK over Lasik. My eyesight is 20/20, however, as with all corrective eye surgery, my peripheral ...
PRK Laser Eye Surgery + Double Vision Q&A - RealSelf
Hello Dr. I had PRK surgery 6 weeks ago and still continue to have double vision. My previous RX was -6.50 with -1.25 astigmatism (R) and -5.50 with -0.50 astigmatism (L). So far, my distance vision is excellent in daylight but indoors I notice significant double vision and an almost 30% drop in …
My PRK Experience - Eye Doctors of Washington - RealSelf
9 Aug 2011. Note - the cost was $5000 but my really good Federal Employee insurance paid $500 :) I had PRK on Friday, July 29th and used a lot of people’s first-hand experiences in preparing for the surgery. So I wanted to share with anyone who may be thinking about it. Please feel free to ask me anything and everything else!
Heavy Starbursting and Glare After PRK, What Are my Options?
Oct 20, 2012 · Answer: Night glare after PRK. #1, in 2012 you should have gotten a LASEK. that's an advanced PRK, i did my last PRK in 1999 if the alphagan works, it means it's due to your pupils dilating at night therefore, all you need is an enhancement with a LARGER TREATMENT ZONE and a LARGER BLEND ZONE to MAXIMIZE THE DIAMETER OF EACH you need to …
Is PRK Possible for People Who Have Astigmatism? - RealSelf
Aug 26, 2010 · The laser that is used to treat your nearsightedness or farsightedness is the same laser that treats your astigmatism, whether you have PRK or LASIK. There are maximum amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism that the FDA has approved these laser for, but assuming you fall within the range, you should have no problem have ...
How Much Does PRK Cost? - RealSelf
Nov 23, 2009 · Answer: How Much Does PRK Cost. The cost varies based on the technology used (standard vs custom) and a number of other factors (s.a. if there is a comanagement fee to be paid out, if the surgeon owns and operates own laser or uses an open access laser center, etc). But overal, the price should vary between $1000 to $2500 per eye.
I wore my contacts up until the night before my PRK ... - RealSelf
First of all, skiing without sunglasses can cause irreparable harm to the retina (the back of the eye). It can also cause regression of the PRK result. Further PRK can improve your vision, but if you expose yourself to the high levels of ultraviolet light present at high altitudes while skiing ...
PRK Laser Eye Surgery and overcorrection Questions - RealSelf
1 EXPERT ANSWERS. Overcorrected to +0.25 OU with residual astigmatism (s/p 1 week after Wavefront optimized PRK OU). Is this permanent? One week after optimized PRK OU for myopia with astigmatism (OD -3.75, -1 x010, OS -2.5, -0.25 x170) with Alcon Wavelight Ex500 settings at -3.6-0.77x 010 , -2.39-0.25 x170.
What Are the Long Term Side Effects of a PRK Eye Operation?
Jun 14, 2011 · PRK does not leave a flap and because of that the long term side effects are very few. The major long term risk is that you will regress and become myopic again. This happens in 2-5% of patients. Patients seldom regress all the way to their previous prescription, but some do require a touch up. Some patients experience an increase in dry eyes ...