Laser Eye Surgery Consultation in Airdrie

PRK was the first refractive surgery to employ the use of lasers, and it is still quite popular to this day. Ophthalmologists often perform PRK on patients whose corneas are too thin to undergo most refractive errors stem from the shape of the cornea. PRK corrects this by using lasers to reshape the outer layer of the cornea. The procedure takes roughly 10-15 minutes per eye and usually results in clear vision within a week. Typically a patient’s vision stabilises after a few weeks.

While you are healing, you should refrain from any strenuous physical activity and ensure your eyes are protected from anything that could trigger infection.

LASIK is currently the most popular refractive surgery in the world. While PRK reshapes the outer layers of the cornea, LASIK employs what is called the flap method.

The ophthalmologist creates a small flap in the outer layers of the cornea; folding it back to expose the mid-layers. They then use a laser to reshape the mid-layers, replacing the flap when they are done. The flap method helps prevent infection and allows for faster healing.

Most patients experience clear vision within 24 hours and stabilised vision within a few weeks. While you are healing, you should avoid any strenuous physical activity as well as anything that may cause flap-related complications.