Which LASIK Eye Surgery is Best?
Knowing which procedure is the best for you can be a bit more difficult. Those who have chosen laser eye surgery find themselves weighing the three best options: SMILE, LASIK or PRK Surgery. All three surgeries are trusted, safe, and effective ways to correct your vision. But which laser vision correction procedure is best? PRK is considered by many to be the first generation of laser vision correction. During a PRK procedure, the outer layer of your cornea (also known as the epithelium) is gently removed using a manual instrument. When will you go for PRK? If you have thin or irregular corneas Predisposed to chronic dry eye and Patients whose jobs or lifestyles cause them to take a lot of direct contact to the eyes (Ex: Boxers and fighters). PRK Downsides Longest recovery period out of all three laser eye surgeries. It takes anywhere from two to six weeks for the recovery process for clear vision. Higher ch...