Surgery on the eye Surface
PRK /LASEK is a popular type of laser eye surgery for the correction of refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. Better Vision explains all you need to know about this option.
PRK procedure offers some advantages in comparison to other treatment options:
Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy, or TransPRK is the surface treatment where the eye doesn’t require contact with any surgical instrument. Due to smaller laser surface area, patients who have TransPRK benefit from a quicker recovery time and ultimately achieve outstanding results.
TransPRK is a new one-step, incision-free procedure. Using the laser, the epithelium (the regenerative outer surface of the eye) is gently removed and the cornea precisely reshaped. The procedure enables the contour of the cornea to be reshaped in less than one minute. Unlike LASIK, there is no incision or flap created in the cornea with TransPRK.
Before and on the day of surgery
Before the surgery patients are usually directed by their doctor to:
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Vitreo Retinal & Anterior Segment Surgeon
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Cornea And Refractive Surgeon
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Anterior Segment, Oculoplastic Surgeon & Pediatric Ophthalmology
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Cornea, Refractive And Anterior Segment Surgeon
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Vitreo Retinal Surgeon (Visiting Doctor)
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Head Of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Unit
Specialist Ophthalmologist
Oculoplasty And Orbit Surgeon