PRK/LASEK

All SMILE LASIKPRK/LASEKICL Surgery Presbyopia Cataract

PRK and LASEK reshape the surface of the cornea rather than working beneath a flap. This topic covers what the recovery period involves, which eyes these methods may suit, and how they compare with flap-based procedures.

LASEK and PRK: Surface Ablation Without a Corneal Flap
LASEK and PRK reshape the cornea after removing its surface layer rather than working under a flap. Here is how the procedure is performed, what the examination measures beforehand, and what recovery involves.

LASEK and PRK: Surface Ablation Without a Corneal Flap