Why is My Vision Still Blurry After PRK?
Laser eye surgery has been around for many years, decades in fact, and it is one of the most popular corrective vision procedures out there. However, many people don’t realize that PRK eye surgery in Calgary is the most tried and true laser eye surgery technique out there and is even older than LASIK. PRK […]
The Differences Between LASIK and PRK Surgery
LASIK surgery is a very common laser procedure for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. LASIK is well known and very popular but, despite that, is not ideal for every person’s issues. Neither is LASIK your only available option to treat astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness. The less well-known procedure called PRK is another good, but different, […]
What is the Success Rate of PRK Surgery?
When it comes to eye surgeries, LASIK surgery is the most well-known and practiced vision correction surgery that corrects myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. PRK Surgery – Photorefractive Keratectomy – is another laser-assisted procedure that is similar to LASIK, but is considered to be more effective and safer in the long term. The reason that it […]
Types of Refractive Eye Surgery
Vision correction surgery refers to any procedure used to fix imperfect eyesight. Also known as laser or refractive eye surgery the varying methods are all intended to help patients see better than they ever have in life. Vision Correction Surgery The reshaping of the cornea is often the focus of vision correction surgery. This is […]
Understanding PRK Laser Eye Surgery
PRK laser eye surgery allows for touch-free, blade-free vision correction without the need to cut the cornea flap. PRK surgery was first introduced as an alternative type of laser surface ablation designed for those individuals who are not suitable candidates for LASIK. PRK is a safer surgery that is suitable for virtually everyone. What is […]