A 46-year-old member asked:
What are advantages of refractive surgery prk?
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Dr. Ilan Cohenanswered
Ophthalmology 27 years experience
No flap: The advantages of prk over lasik are that it can be performed on thinner corneas as there is no flap to be cut. This also removes some possible complications. The down side is longer visual recovery and some post-operative pain. Consult a refractive specialist in order to see which procedure is best for you.
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Dr. Douglas Liva commented
Ophthalmology 42 years experience
No epithelial ingrowth, no striae(wrinkles), ectasia less likely
Sep 15, 2013
Last updated Oct 4, 2013
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