Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Tell me the difference between photorefractive keratectomy vs radial keratotomy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Laser vs scalpel: Prk uses a laser to resurface and reshape the front of the eye to improve vision. Rk involves creating multiple radial incisions on the cornea in a symmetrical pattern to flatten the cornea. Prk is much newer and more reliable technology. Rk has many side effects such as regression, irregular astigmatism, and scarring.
Answered 4/15/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can radial keratotomy vision deteriorate throughout life?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Was radial keratotomy the original lasik procedure?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could you have lasik done if you have had radial keratotomy before?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Looking for a specialist in cateract removal on post radial keratotomy pt
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Can radial keratotomy be done again to correct "middle aged eyes"?
Is there something they will give me for anxiety when i'm doing a radial keratotomy?
Where is a radial keratotomy usually done? At a hospital?
Is it okay to get lasik surgery done if you previously have had radial keratotomy?
Could radial keratotomy be done again to correct "middle aged eyes" after 15 years?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
