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PRK Laser Eye Surgery

    PRK Laser Eye Surgery is a popular type of laser eye surgery for the correction of refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. It can be a suitable option for patients with thin corneas or other factors that make them unsuitable candidates for LASIK

     

     £1,500 per eye

     

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Transform Your Vision & See Clearly Again
With PRK Laser Eye Surgery

PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) was the first laser eye surgery method, invented in the late 1980s. Thousands of patients were treated with PRK before the invention of LASIK. PRK continues to be an option for people with mild nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism.

 

PRK Laser Eye Surgery

Ideal for under 40yr olds

Suitable option for patients with thin corneas. No need for contact with surgical instruments.

from £1,500 per eye

Some people choose PRK over LASIK, despite the longer recovery period and discomfort after surgery, to avoid the flap. The ‘flap’ refers to a thin, hinged layer of the upper corneal tissue that is folded back during LASIK in order to access the underlying corneal tissue for ablation with an excimer laser. After the ablation, the flap is replaced.

Laser Eye Surgery For Patients With Thin Corneas

PRK Laser Eye Sugery

PRK is a laser eye surgery to correct refractive errors by reshaping the cornea.

It can be a suitable option for patients with thin corneas or other factors that make them unsuitable candidates for LASIK.

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Our clinic team is very experienced in performing laser vision corrections and has helped many people improve their visual freedom.  Mr. Rob Daniel, Consultant Ophthalmologist 
 

How does PRK/LASEK work?

What's the diifference?
Contrary to popular belief, PRK and LASEK surgeries are not exactly the same – the two procedures actually differ slightly in the first step.

The procedure
With both surgeries the outer top layer of cells (epithelium) on the eye is removed with an alcohol solution to expose the sub-layer of the cornea to the laser. With PRK, this layer is completely removed, but with LASEK, it is moved to the side and replaced after surgery.

Excimer laser
Both types of surgeries make use of an excimer laser – an ultraviolet laser used in eye surgery to remove corneal tissue by ablation. When the top layer of the cornea is exposed, the excimer laser reshapes the front of the eye so that light passing through is focused properly onto the back of the eye.

Recovery
Finally, a protective bandage lens is placed over the eye until the epithelium grows back, usually within a few days. Full vision recovery takes approximately one month or longer, and is longer than alternative laser vision correction methods.

 

Goodbye Glasses, Hello Freedom

Benefits of PRK Laser Vision Correction

Increased Eligibility
  • This procedure can also be suitable for thinner corneas. PRK/LASEK only removes the very top outer layer of the eye leaving the maximum amount of remaining tissue for the laser to shape.
No Flap Complications
  • Possibilities of flap-related complications during and after surgery are eliminated with PRK/LASEK, and there is no risk of flap displacement.
 
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Preparing for Surgery

Before surgery patients will be required to:

  • Stop wearing hard contact lenses for at least four weeks and soft lenses for two weeks before surgery, as these may interfere with preoperative diagnostic tests.
  • Don't wear make-up, perfume or lotion the day before and on the day of the procedure. These products may leave debris around the eye and eyelashes, which increases the chance of infection.
  • Arrange for alternative transportation directly after the surgery and possibly for the next few days following surgery.

PRK Laser Surgery | The Treatment Steps

Post-Surgery Recovery Advice

Following laser eye surgery, it is recommended to:

  • Use eye drops for a few days following the surgery to help prevent infection and alleviate dryness
  • Avoid strenuous contact sports for at least one week
  • Not rub the operated eye, rest and to not overexert yourself
  • Wear an eyepatch while sleeping for a week to avoid further irritation
  • Refrain from working during the first week
  • The eye may feel uncomfortable, gritty and itchy at times after surgery. It normally takes the eye 4 to 5 days to grow back a new layer of cells. After that, your doctor will remove the bandage contact lens. Vision takes about a month to stabilize. Doctors typically require a check-up one day and 4-5 days after surgery. Afterwards, doctors usually require a one-month follow-up exam.
 

You Want Good Vision Without Glasses?

Millions of eyes have been successfully treated with Laser Eye Surgery around the world.

We can help you have the next set of eyes that no longer need glasses.

Treatment Locations

Kingsbridge Diagnostic & Treatment Centre

Building One, Dataworks, King's Hall Life Sciences Park, Belfast, BT9 6GW

Healthcare Professionals & Consultants

Claire Dowey

Specialist Refractive Optometrist

Niamh McConville

Senior Refractive Optometrist

Mr. Andrew Spence

Specialist Refractive Optometrist

Mr. Wisam Muen

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

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