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6 February 2012— Bangkok—Photorefractive keratectomy surgery—otherwise known as PRK—was the precursor to LASEK and LASIK procedures. The first PRK surgery was performed by Dr. Theo Seiler in Berlin, Germany in 1987.
PRK differs from both LASEK and LASIK in that during the PRK procedure, the epithelium of the eye is removed and the layer underneath is treated with an ablating laser. In LASEK surgery, the epithelium is treated with an alcohol solution which weakens the cells and allows the laser’s rays to penetrate to the layer underneath. The epithelial flap is then placed back over the newly-shaped cornea.
PRK surgery does not require the use of a knife, cutting laser, or a microtome, unlike conventional LASEK and LASIK procedures. The recovery time following PRK surgery is longer than the time needed to recover from LASEK or LASIK procedures because of the implements used. PRK surgery also comes with less of a risk of having dislocated corneal flaps in the aftermath of the procedure.
PRKRecovery.net provides potential PRK patients with information on what to expect after the surgery, including approximate recovery time. Patients will be required to visit their eyecare provider the day after the surgery, four days after that, then a week later, a month later, and six months later to chronicle the entire process. PRK recovery procedures require more rehabilitation time than LASIK or LASEK and as with all eye surgeries, it is imperative to keep your appointments with your eye doctor so that they can ensure that your healing process is proceeding on schedule and that there are no complications.
Post-surgery, patients will be advised to refrain from doing excessively physical activity so that they eyes are not damaged. Facial products such as lotions and eye makeup are prohibited as well, as they can irritate the tissues in the eye which may cause complications with recovery. Patients will be prescribed steroid drops and antibiotic drops to keep the eyes flushed and clean daily. Their eyes will also be fitted with contact lenses when the surgery is over. These lenses are not to be removed until four days later by their eye surgeon during their second check up.
PRK surgery carries with it a number of risks, but negative side effects are rare if proper care is taken during the healing process. These side effects are each listed and explained on PRKRecovery.net which will prove to be a valuable resource for anyone seeking out a LASIK / LASEK alternative to vision correction.
For more information, please contact:
Name: John Pearce
Company Name: PRK Group
44/2 Sukhumwit 77 Rd.
Phone Number: +6685746532
Fax Number: +6623327878
admin@prkrecovery.net
http://www.prkrecovery.net/
May 18, 2012
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