Who should have PRK?PRK surgery (SmartSurfACE) can free you from the limitations and hassles of glasses and lenses, providing you with clearer, sharper vision. Many people are interested, but they’re not sure if it’s right for them. They might not know what the advantages are or if there are any disadvantages.It can be tough to decide on something as important as your eyes. You want to make sure you’re making the best choice for yourself.Photorefractive Keratectomy, commonly known as PRK, is a type of refractive eye surgery aimed at correcting vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Unlike LASIK, it works by reshaping the cornea’s surface without creating a flap. In this procedure, a surgeon uses a laser to precisely remove a small amount of tissue from the cornea’s outer layer, thereby altering its shape and improving its ability to focus light onto the retina. PRK is often recommended for patients with thin corneas or those who might be at risk for complications with flap-based procedures. The recovery time is typically longer than LASIK, as it involves the regeneration of the corneal surface, but it’s renowned for its safety and effectiveness in long-term vision correction.PRK has some advantages over other laser eye surgery procedures, especially when it comes to people with thinner corneas. With PRK, for instance, you’re able to engage in more contact sports and more physical jobs.1Lass, J.H. (ed.) (2012) Advances in corneal research, Google Books. Available at: https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Advances_in_Corneal_Research/XT3UBwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 The only way to find out if it is right for you is to book a free assessment, but in the meantime, you can get a hint about your suitability with our 1-minute self-test. Don’t settle for a life of blurry vision.