Refractive Procedures

Refractive Procedures

PRK (or photorefractive keratectomy) is the second most popular laser eye surgery in the United States, behind LASIK. The question of PRK vs. LASIK is common for consumers interested in laser vision correction. Like LASIK, PRK uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea. But in PRK, no corneal flap is created with a microkeratome or femtosecond laser prior to the corneal reshaping.   PRK also can be performed safelyRead More →