1. The Differences between PRK and
LASIK eye surgery
PRK is a sort of refractive
surgery to correct myopia
(nearsightedness),
hyperopia (farsightedness)
and astigmatism. PRK Laser
Eye Surgery was the first
form of laser eye surgery
for eyesight treatment and
is the predecessor to the
widespread LASIK
http://www.eyehealthcare.net/prk-
technique. laser-eye-surgery.html

2. • Just like LASIK, PRK makes
use of an excimer laser to
reshape the cornea.
• Though PRK recovery
takes a bit longer than
recovery from LASIK eye
surgery, PRK is still
commonly implemented
and has advantages over
LASIK for some patients.

3. Some main differences between
these two types of eye surgery
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4. Procedure
• LASIK eye surgery consists of creating a
corneal flap and then restoring it after laser
treatment. With PRK, there is no flap creation.
The surgeon simply removes the outermost
skin of the cornea called the epithelium, and
then uses the laser to reshape the cornea in
the same way as LASIK.

5. Healing Time
• PRK has slower recovery than LASIK.
With LASIK surgery, the recovery time is nearly
immediately or by the day after procedure
• The healing time of PRK surgery is about for a
few weeks.
http://www.eyehealthcare.net/prk-laser-eye-surgery.html

6. Discomfort and Complication
• There is no risk of flap complications during or
after the procedure with PRK laser eye
surgery.
• PRK can cause more discomfort than LASIK
the first few days after surgery
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7. Bandages Requirement
• There is no need of bandages or stitches after
LASIK while a bandage contact lens is needed
with PRK. Once the surface of the eye is
healed, the bandage contact lens is eliminated
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8. Thanks for your attention!
• For further information about PRK laser eye
surgery visit:
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surgery.html