| 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. These include
eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, eyeglasses and contact
lenses may adversely affect people's lifestyles and contact
lens wear may not be a viable option for some people. There
are also other forms of laser surgery, lens implant surgery
and synthetic inserts into the cornea among other surgical options.
They 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.
(See "Recent Developments and Technology
updates" for further information). |
