No Flap
Surface Treatment
3-5 Days
Recovery
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How Surface Ablation Works
The outer epithelium is gently removed, then the excimer laser reshapes the cornea. The epithelium regenerates in 3-5 days.
- ✓No flap — entire corneal thickness available
- ✓Same excimer laser technology as LASIK
- ✓Epithelium grows back completely within 5 days
- ✓Protective contact lens worn during healing
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When PRK Is Preferred Over LASIK
PRK isn't 'second best' — it delivers comparable long-term outcomes.
- ✓Thin corneas that can't accommodate a LASIK flap
- ✓Military and law enforcement
- ✓Contact sports athletes
- ✓Previous corneal surgery
- ✓Epithelial basement membrane dystrophy
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Recovery & Long-Term Results
Initial recovery is 3-5 days vs 1 day for LASIK, but by around one month results are generally comparable.
Full Evaluation
Tests before any recommendation
Range of Platforms
Femto, Contoura, SMILE, InnovEyes
US-FDA Approved
Approved laser platforms
Refractive Surgeons
Qualified ophthalmologists