Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways PRK might be better if you have thin corneas or worry about dry ...

I want to get my eyes lasered, but LASIK would leave me with 278 microns of cornea below the flap. That's right on the threshold where they can still do LASIK but might prefer PRK: they left the ...

Advanced surface ablation photorefractive keratectomy (sometimes just called "PRK surgery") is similar to LASIK surgery, except that no flap is created on the surface of your eye. Advanced surface ...

Doctors advise PRK patients to take Vicodin and Halcyon and go straight to sleep after surgery, which was what I did for the next 19 hours. Over the following days, I'd learn PRK recovery is to LASIK ...

As eye surgeons have mastered the ability to correct vision with excimer laser technology, LASIK surgery has surged in popularity. It's no wonder—the procedure is safe and effective for people who are ...

What Is Photorefractive Keratectomy Surgery? Also known as PRK, this type of laser eye surgery can help if you are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism. It works best if your eye problem is ...

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If you live with nearsightedness, several procedures can improve your vision. But each approach has benefits and risks, so you’ll want to work with an eye doctor to find the right option.