PRK | Photorefractive Keratectomy

Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a laser vision correction (LVC) for nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism by using an excimer laser to reshape the cornea without creating a flap in the cornea. PRK is a first generation LVC which has proven itself to be a stable and reliable option for individuals who do not wish to have LASIK or SMILE.

ANIMATION & VIDEO

PRK Animation & Video

COMPARISON OF LASER VISION CORRECTION

RELEX SMILE FEMTOLASIK PRK
LASER REFRACTIVE SURGERY Refractive Lenticule Extraction - Small Incision Lenticule Extraction Femtosecond Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis Photorefractive Keratectomy
A.K.A. SMILE, bladeless flapless laser refractive surgery; pocket laser refractive surgery; beyond LASIK; MILE FS-LASIK, bladeless LASIK, all laser LASIK LASEK, ASA, advanced surface ablation, advanced surface treatment
GENERATION 3rd Generation (bladeless, flapless) 2nd Generation (bladeless) 1st Generation (surface)
REFRACTIVE SUITE VisuMax VisuMax + MEL80 MEL80
LOCATION St Luke's BGC St Luke's BGC St Luke's BGC
CONSULT DR. MANOLETTE ROQUE Book now Book now Book now
Soft Contact Lens Holiday 1 week 1 week 1 week
SUITABILITY SCREENING 4,911 4,911 4,911
SAME DAY SCREENING/SURGERY Possible Possible Possible
COST (in Philippine Pesos) 135,318 79,640 (from 98,000) 71,349
INCLUDED POST-OP VISITS Day 1, Week 1, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 Day 1, Week 1, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 Day 1, Week 1, Month 1, 3, 6, 9, 12
REQUIRED POST-OP VISITS Day 1 Day 1 Day 1, Week 1
LIMITED WARRANTY Included Included Included
BLADELESS Yes Yes Yes
FLAPLESS Yes --- Yes
INDICATION: up to -10.0D myopia (nearsightedness) Yes Yes Yes
INDICATION: up to -5.0 D astigmatism Yes Yes Yes
INDICATION: up to +3.0 D hyperopia (farsightedness) --- Yes Yes
EPITHELIAL ABRASION --- --- 8-10 mm
BANDAGE CONTACT LENS --- --- Yes
DISCOMFORT 2-4 hours 4-6 hours 3-4 days
HAZE 1-7 days --- 3-4 weeks
DOWNTIME at least 1 day at least 1 day at least 1 week
POST-OP MEDICATIONS at least 1 week at least 1 week at least 1 month
SPORTS SAFETY Yes --- Yes
UCVA 20/40 almost 100% almost 100% almost 100%
UCVA 20/20 at least 90% at least 90% at least 90%
DRY EYE SYMPTOMS Mild, transient Mild, transient Mild, transient
Do you want more information on PRK laser vision correction? Read the PRK manuscript at eMedicine.

PRK FEATURE

Medscape Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) for Astigmatism Correction

eMedicine Medscape PRK for Astigmatism Correction

Dr. Manolette Roque published a manuscript on PRK for Astigmatism Correction at Medscape Emedicine. Click on the image or this link to view the entire manuscript.

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