Standard PRK Surgery

Step One:

After the removal of the surface layer of the cornea, the surgeon uses an advanced excimer laser to reshape the cornea by removing a pre-determined amount of corneal tissue. During the pre-operative assessment, the amount of tissue to be removed is determined. These measurements are typically in aligned with your glasses or contact lenses recent prescription.

Step Two:

The surgeon places contact lenses over the reshaped cornea for protection. These are to be worn until the cornea regrows a new epithelium which usually takes three to five days. Once the layer on cornea is completely grows back, the lenses will be removed.