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. For more information, read our blog post: What is the difference between LASIK and PRK?
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.
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Not everyone is eligible for vision correction surgery.
Find out if you could benefit from this life changing surgery by taking the quick self-suitability quiz below:
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The best way to find out if laser eye treatment is right for you is to have a free assessment. We’ll examine your eyes and you’ll get a clear answer from our team on your suitability and laser vision correction options.
Hi, I’m Dr Aanchal Gupta, a specialist laser eye and cataract surgeon in Adelaide.
For more than 15 years, I have had the privilege of helping thousands of patients achieve clearer vision and greater freedom from glasses and contact lenses, having performed more than 15,000 eye procedures.
Vision correction requires precision, experience and sound clinical judgement. Achieving consistently excellent outcomes depends not only on advanced technology, but also on the expertise of the surgeon using it.
I understand that choosing eye surgery is an important decision. Every person’s eyes—and visual needs—are different, so treatment should be carefully tailored to your eye health, lifestyle and goals.
Your complimentary initial assessment is an opportunity to explore your suitability, learn about the options available and have your questions answered without obligation.
I look forward to welcoming you to IVISION LASER in Adelaide and helping you discover what may be possible for your vision.
Dr Aanchal Gupta
MBBS, M.Med. (Ophth. Sci.), Grad. Dip. (Refract. Surg.), FRANZCO, FWCRS&VS
Specialist Laser Eye and Cataract Surgeon
