PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy has been performed at Eyecare Medical Group in Portland since 1995 and as such has withstood the test of time in terms of safety, efficacy and predictability. The PRK procedure is somewhat similar to LASIK in that a laser is used to reshape the cornea in order to correct your vision. The key difference between PRK and LASIK is that no “flap” is created during PRK. Instead, the laser is used to produce your optical correction by reshaping the outermost surface of the cornea, rather than under a flap, as in LASIK.
PRK requires the removal of a thin layer of the corneal epithelium, which may produce varying degrees of temporary discomfort for up to a few days after your treatment. In general PRK provides a slower visual recovery than LASIK.
With PRK, the Eyecare Medical Group eye surgeons will often prescribe additional medications and a thin, soft bandage contact lens to make you more comfortable for a few days after your treatment. PRK has a distinct place for some patients. PRK is recommended for those patients: A) whose corneas are too thin to have LASIK safely, B) whose corneas display evidence of scarring from infection or trauma, or C) who are active or reserve military personnel and may do better with PRK rather than LASIK.
Eyecare Medical Group is conveniently located for patients seeking Laser Vision Correction such as PRK from throughout Maine and is conveniently located for patients from Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Biddeford, Falmouth, Freeport, Windham, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Scarborough, Freeport, Lewiston, Augusta, Bangor, Waterville, Bath, Wiscasset, Bridgeton, Cumberland Center, Yarmouth, Topsham, Brunswick, Auburn, Gardiner, Winslow and Skowhegan Maine. Call us today for a Free Screening-Toll Free-1.888.374.2020, or 207.828.2020.
