PRK or photorefractive keratectomy, is a first generation Laser Vision Correction technique that is used to correct mild to moderate refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. Dr Arushi Garg, consultant in the Department of Cornea and Laser Refractive Correction in Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital, talks about the difference between PRK and LASIK, and when PRK is a better option for vision correction. For Any Queries, Contact our Cornea Helpline: 09449037329 #PRK #Photorefract

PRK, or Photorefractive Keratectomy, is often a better option for patients with thin corneas instead of LASIK. The procedure changes the curvature of your cornea in two steps: first, they scrape off the top layer using an alcohol solution, and then they use a laser to correct your vision. While the two procedures have similar visual results, the recovery time for PRK is longer. The procedure itself is relatively painless, but recovery can take a few days since the surface layer, called the epith