“What are the disadvantages of PRK laser?”
I will have PRK surgery. What are the disadvantages of PRK laser?
2 Answers
OphthalmologistOphthalmologist
The disadvantage is the first week discomfort and not seeing very sharp after that only disadvantage is needing to use drops for 3 months instead of 1 week . The advantages are no flap and less cause of dryness. At 6 months LASIK and PRK results are identical.
Pain Long recovery for vision (1-2 months) Need for steroid eyedrops for a few months (which do have occasional side effect of high eye pressure) Low risk of corneal haze
