PRK Surgery in
San Antonio

Who Is a Candidate for PRK Surgery?

PRK surgery is an excellent alternative for patients who may not be eligible for LASIK. Patients who have thin corneas, corneal irregularities, or strong refractive prescriptions may be good candidates for PRK.

Listed are the indications for patients better suited for PRK:

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  Corneal Thickness:
  Patients with thinner corneas may be better candidates for PRK because it does not require a corneal flap and leaves more residual tissue for a stronger cornea.
  
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  Corneal Anomalies:
  Patients with corneal scarring or irregularities from trauma or long-term contact lens wear may require PRK to correct the corneas and visual errors.
  
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  Vision Prescription:
  Patients with higher prescriptions may be better candidates for PRK because less corneal tissue is involved in surgery.
  
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  Lifestyle:
  PRK is often the preferred procedure for patients with jobs or hobbies where the corneal flap that is created in LASIK could become dislodged, such as construction, diving, martial arts, boxing or the military.
  

To find out whether LASIK or PRK surgery is the best procedure for you, contact our refractive specialists in San Antonio to schedule a free PRK consultation.