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Refractive Surgery
Overview
Beyond LASIK and SMILE, our refractive surgery program includes PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and customized combination approaches for patients with thinner corneas, surface irregularities, or lifestyle factors that make a flap-based or flap-free procedure less suitable. PRK reshapes the cornea's surface directly, without creating a flap or lenticule, making it one of the safest and most time-tested laser vision correction techniques available.
Who Needs This Service?
- Patients with corneas too thin for LASIK or SMILE
- Those with certain corneal surface irregularities
- People in professions or contact sports with a higher risk of eye trauma
- Patients needing a touch-up enhancement after previous refractive surgery
- Those seeking the most established, long-term-proven laser correction technique
Diagnosis & Testing
- Comprehensive refractive evaluation
- Corneal topography and pachymetry
- Wavefront aberrometry
- Dry eye assessment
- Lifestyle and visual needs discussion
Treatment & Procedure
- The outer corneal epithelium is gently removed
- Excimer laser reshapes the exposed corneal surface
- A protective bandage contact lens is placed while the surface heals
- No flap or lenticule is created
- Vision gradually sharpens over 1-2 weeks as the surface heals
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