Are You a Good Candidate for PRK Eye Surgery in San Diego?

Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) or modern Photorefractive Peratectomy (PRK) is an ideal laser eye surgery for individuals with thin corneas and those who engage in contact sports. Dr. Sandy Feldman, a leading PRK/ASA laser eye surgeon in San Diego, provides personalized consultations to assess your suitability for PRK/ASA.

While LASIK and PRK both use an excimer laser to reshape the cornea and correct refractive errors, PRK does not require the creation of a corneal flap. This makes PRK the gold standard for specific types of patients:

Thin or Irregular Corneas: Because PRK treats the absolute surface of the eye rather than creating a deeper flap, it leaves more untouched corneal tissue beneath the treatment area. If you have thin corneas, PRK provides a safe, highly effective alternative to LASIK.

Athletes, Military, and High-Impact Lifestyles: If you are a boxer, martial artist, military personnel, or play extreme contact sports, you are an excellent PRK candidate. Since there is no corneal flap, there is zero risk of flap dislocation from a physical impact to the eye later in life.

• Personalized Evaluation: Dr. Feldman values patient comfort and visual freedom, encouraging open discussions about vision goals and concerns.
• Comprehensive Testing: A series of tests will determine if PRK is the right procedure for you.

"Just had my follow-up appointment today and all I can say is thank you to Dr. Feldman and her team for giving me my vision! They made my PRK experience so easy and stress-free. Everyone is so kind and you can tell they actually care about their patients! I can truly say this was the best decision to come to ClearView for this procedure. No regrets here!"

To ensure your safety and the best possible visual outcome, PRK candidates must meet several baseline requirements:

• Age: You must be at least 18 years old.

• Stable Vision: Your vision prescription must remain stable for at least one year prior to surgery.

• Contact Lens Break: You must discontinue wearing soft contact lenses for a minimum of three days (and rigid/gas permeable lenses for longer) before your evaluation, as lenses warp the natural shape of your cornea.

• General Health: You should be free of autoimmune diseases or ocular conditions (like severe dry eye) that could inhibit the body's natural healing process.

• PRK Questions: Get answers to common inquiries.
• PRK Technology: Learn about the advanced technology used in PRK procedures.

To view a PRK procedure or schedule your free consultation, contact ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center today.

This information is provided as general knowledge. For formal medical advice, please schedule a complimentary consultation with ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center in San Diego.

At ClearView, we utilize cutting-edge technology, including Transepithelial PRK. This advanced, "all-laser" approach allows the laser itself to gently remove the outer epithelial layer, resulting in a faster, smoother, and more precise treatment compared to traditional manual removal methods.