Q) Is it better for me to undergo PRK instead of LASIK because I have thin corneas and what is the healing time? Both of my corneas are a thickness of 470 and 472 and I have small congenital cataracts, so my doctor recommended I get PRK instead of LASIK. She said that I am a good candidate and explained that I won’t be able to get an enhancement because my corneas are so thin. I was also told that my eyes could go back to the prescription they are now in five to ten years. Can this really happen and is it safe for me to get this procedure? How long is the healing time? I’d like to have the surgery on Friday and then return to school Monday or Tuesday.
A) PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is a laser vision correction procedure that treats nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Any type of laser vision correction thins the cornea, which is why you may not be a candidate for an enhancement. There are other procedures available to reduce your prescription like refractive lens replacement or implantable collamer lens. The best procedure for your eyes should be determined. PRK has a slower healing time than LASIK and it is more uncomfortable. If you have surgery on Friday, you can most likely return to school on Tuesday.
I advise you to seek the care of a doctor who performs all procedures so he/she can determine which procedure is best for your eyes. Thoroughly learn about all procedures and have your questions answered before you undergo any procedure.
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