Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Eye Surgery

Experience Clear Vision for Life

Photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK eye surgery, is a one-time procedure that has helped enhance the vision of patients who cannot undergo other laser correction surgeries.

Want to know if it’s the right solution for you? Find out during your appointment.

The PRK Procedure

PRK eye surgery is often used as an alternative to LASIK for patients who have thin corneas, are prone to dry eye, or whose lifestyle precludes them from it. PRK can correct several vision problems including:

Nearsightedness
Farsightedness
Astigmatism

Ready to find out if PRK eye surgery is right for you? Allow an MVP doctor to evaluate your eyes during an appointment.

What Happens During PRK Eye Surgery?

During your PRK eye surgery, your surgeon will remove the thin, but highly regenerative surface layer on top of your cornea and then will use an advanced, highly precise laser to gently reshape your cornea to correct your vision prescription. PRK eye surgery does not involve flap-creating on your cornea (due to corneal thinness) like LASIK does. This helps reduce your chances of developing or worsening dry eye symptoms, helps preserve corneal structural integrity, and lowers your chances of corneal complications.

Post-Op Recovery

The clear vision results you’ll get from PRK eye surgery are every bit similar to LASIK—it simply requires a longer recovery period. Most patients need to wear a contact lens for about 5-8 days following PRK eye surgery to help their eyes heal. Your doctor will handle putting them in and taking them out.

Since recovery takes longer, we recommend getting one eye done at a time. Your eye doctor may recommend waiting anywhere between a week to a month between PRK surgeries. But once your eyes are fully healed, you’ll enjoy crisp, clear vision without depending on glasses or contacts.