PRK Vs. Lasik ~ Doctor Answers, Tips

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PRK Vs. Lasik ~ Doctor Answers, Tips

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It may be hard to believe these days, when everything is "LASIK this" and "LASIK that," but PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) used...

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drmarkesc Mark I. Golden, MD

Haze can be a complication of some PRK procedures http://realself.com/t/354875

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Will Getting a Nose Job Ruin the PRK Eye Surgery I Had to Fix my Vision? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “There is no reason to be concerned about nose surgery after either LASIK or PRK.  I would suggest that you wiat until healed from your eye surger...View full resource at realself.com

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Given the chance of corneal haze after PRK, is it better to have Lasik? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “I stopped doing PRK a decade ago, because of the pain, delayed recovery, and haze/scarring risk then i switched to LASIK, which eliminated these...View full resource at realself.com

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drmarkesc Mark I. Golden, MD Ophthalmologist, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon

Given the chance of corneal haze after PRK, is it better to have Lasik? http://t.co/KsViJzsF

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Unsatisfactory PRK Results ~ Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “PRK recovery can take months, generally much longer than LASIK.  That is the advantage of the flap.  The healing time is much quicker and...View full resource at realself.com

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PRK Instead Of LASIK For Thick Cornea? What Is The Healing Time? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “You should NOT get LASIK or any other incisional sugery like IntraLase if you have thin cornea.  the ONLY safe procedure for you would be a...View full resource at realself.com

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Lasik Vs Lasek ~ Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “The FDA approved the laser to treat nearsightedness first Then astigmatism Then farsightedness All three have been approved for 15 years Unfortunately...View full resource at realself.com

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Am I Less Likely to Have Dry Eyes After Having Prk or Lasik Surgery? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “One of the main advantages of PRK over LASIK is the reduced incidence of dry eye following surgery.  The reason being that thereis no flap made...View full resource at realself.com

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PRK or Intacs for -5 Myopia? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “There are many reasons why PRK or LASIK are preferred for mild (-5.00) myopia.  Intacs introduces a foreign body in the cornea.  They also...View full resource at realself.com

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What is the Most Common Side Effect of PRK? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “In my experience the most common side effect from PRK is dryness.  Although there may not be as much dryness with PRK as with LASIK, I tell my...View full resource at realself.com

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How to Tell if I Got PRK or Lasik? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “When doing PRK, alcohol is used to loosen the epithelium, or the surface of the cornea, and it is typically placed in a well held securely down on the...View full resource at realself.com

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What is the Recovery Timeline After the PRK Procedure? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “The recovery period after PRK is typically a bit longer than LASIK. There is often some discomfort for the first 1-4 days and the vision can fluctuate...View full resource at realself.com

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