Difference between of PRK and LASIK
- Anatomy of the eye
- Common refractive errors
- Knowing your glass prescription
- Am I the candidate for laser
brcorrective procedure - Pre refractive procedure
screening - Types of laser refractive
procedures - Difference between of
PRK and LASIK - Magnitude of refractive power
that can be corrected - Wavelight EX 500 laser
- Frequently asked questions
- Laser corrective procedure
- side effects
| PRK | LASIK | |
| Pain and discomfort | Moderate | Mild |
| Need for bandage contact lens | Yes for 3-5 days | Not required |
| Functional visual recovery | 1-2 weeks | Clear vision from next day |
| Stable refraction | 1 month | 2 weeks |
| Best for |
Patients with thin cornea and low errors of refraction |
Wider acceptable criteria for correction |
| Intraoperative complications | Nil | Flap related complication like free cap , incomplete cap etc |
| Post operative |
No major complications except corneal haze rarly |
Flap displacement spontaneous or trauma related is always a risk |
| Good for people who |
Are into contact sports, combat situations eg army |
Need a very fast visual recovery |