Lasik, PRK, & Alternatives
There are two kinds of laser vision correction: LASIK and PRK
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With both PRK and LASIK the higher your prescription is initially, the longer your vision will take to recover and the greater the potential for additional surgery to refine the results.
Our clinical staff will help advise which procedure is better for you.
Alternatives to LASIK and PRK.
There are a number of alternatives to LASIK and PRK including spectacles or contact lenses. However, glasses and contact lenses may adversely affect people's lifestyles and contact lens wear may not be a viable option for some people. Other surgical options such as lens implant surgery and synthetic corneal inserts are best reserved for situations where LASIK and PRK are not possible as they usually carry a greater risk or longer recovery times. They can be discussed with the optometrist and surgeon if LASIK and PRK are not deemed suitable.





