Advance Surface Ablation
Step By Step Procedure
STEP1
Eyes numbed with eye drops.
STEP2
Thin cell layer mechanically removed from the corneal surface.
STEP3
Shape of the cornea corrected using excimer laser.
STEP4
Contact lens placed to reduce irritation during healing.
Do's And Dont's
Before Surgery
- Stop wearing soft lenses 1 week before surgery
- Stop wearing rigid gas permeable lenses 2/3 weeks before surgery
Do's After Surgery
- Use eye drops Clean your eye lid margins
- Plenty of rest Watch TV & read books 1 day after Consume Healthy food
Dont's After Surgery
- Don't expose your eyes to dust/smoke
- Don't keep eyes open for too long
- Don't swim till your doctor approves
- No touching/ rubbing eyes
- No strenuous activity
- Don't drive on the day of surgery
Pros of blade lasik
FDA Approved
Flapeless
Painless
Takes only 5min/ eye
Stronger Cornea
Safer and more accurate than blade lasik
Frequently Asked Questions
In the initial 3 days, there will be a bandage contact lens over the eye and a feeling of slight irritation, watering and swelling is expected.
Visual recovery may take a few weeks to stabilise.
No splashing water into the eyes, No rubbing the eye, no eye makeup.
Wear UV protected sunglasses outdoors for 1 year after the PRK treatment to reduce the risk of haze.
You will have to use eye drops for about 3 months after the treatment.
Yes, It is the safest Laser procedure as it leaves behind good corneal thickness. It is preferred in corneas with borderline thickness because of its safety profile.
Do I require eye patch after the PRK treatment?