Why is LASIK better than PRK?

If you’re active, you might prefer LASIK because you’ll have clear vision faster. But if you’re into contact sports, PRK might be best because LASIK requires the doctor to cut a flap on your cornea, and it could get knocked loose. PRK may be a better choice for people with thin corneas and dry eyes.

Do you always have a flap after LASIK?

Over the years, we’ve noticed that one question, in particular, seems to come up often during our free LASIK consultations: Does the corneal flap heal after LASIK? While the informed answer to that question has some nuances (which we’ll cover here), the essential answer is: Yes.

Which is better for astigmatism LASIK or PRK?

Due to its shorter recovery time, Lasik for the majority of patients, is the better choice. However, PRK best advantages is it does not require much of the cornea, thus making it the best choice for patients with thin corneas, large pupils, irregular astigmatism, or people involved in contact sports/jobs.

How does PRK differ from LASIK?

With LASIK surgery, the surgeon is using two different LASERS, the LASER that creates the flap and then the LASER that reshapes the cornea. With PRK, there’s only one LASER being used; the LASER that reshapes the cornea.

Is LASIK more accurate than PRK?

Ultimately, neither LASIK nor PRK is better or worse than the other. Both are relatively low-risk procedures when performed on suitable candidates, and both are capable of producing exceptional results. Modern technology has made both procedures safer and more dependable than ever before.

Can I get PRK after LASIK?

So, can you get PRK after LASIK? Absolutely. PRK enhancement surgery is very safe. However, your doctor will need to check that your eyes have an adequate amount of corneal thickness before performing PRK.

How common are LASIK flap complications?

Flap complications after LASIK surgery are extremely rare, occurring in roughly 0.2 percent of all surgeries performed. In most of these cases, no permanent visual impairment results from the complication.

Can you have LASIK after PRK?

Because the PRK procedure involves the removal of some of the cornea, some patients may have thinner corneas than others. This means that patients that have undergone PRK can have LASIK after their initial vision correction procedure, but only if there is adequate corneal thickness available.