Procedures

LASIK :: IntraLase :: PRK (PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY)
LASEK :: EPI-LASIK :: CK (CONDUCTIVE KERATOPLASTY)
AK (ASTIGMATIC KERATOTOMY) :: RL (REFRACTIVE LENSECTOMY)
ICL (IMPLANTABLE CONTACT LENS)

PRK (PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY)

PRK was the original laser-refractive procedure before the development of the microkeratome and LASIK. PRK is used when the cornea is deemed by the doctor to be too thin for a LASIK procedure. The method involves applying the laser beam directly onto the surface of the cornea after the epithelium (skin) is removed. PRK takes about the same time to complete as LASIK, however the discomfort levels are much higher and strong medication is recommended for 48 hours.