PRK Eye Surgery in New York

Photo refractive keratectomy (PRK) eye surgery gives you the opportunity of enjoying a clear vision without the hassle of glasses or contact lenses. Now get PRK eye surgery in NYC with top eye surgeons from our Vision Cure Clinic!

What is Photo Refractive Keratectomy (PRK)?

To start with, the main goal of photo refractive keratectomy (PRK) is to adjust your cornea for your vision correction. Light rays pass through your cornea, then lens, and finally focus on the retina. These rays are ultimately transmitted into neuro-electrical signals and carried to the brain by optic nerve. The cornea becomes too steep with an elongated eyeball for myopic or nearsighted patients, causing the light rays to focus in front of your retina. On the other hand, patients with hyperopia or farsightedness usually have an extremely flat cornea and a short eyeball where the light rays focus behind the retina.

The job of PRK is to make the front of your cornea flatter in myopic patients, while PRK makes the cornea steeper in case of hyperopia. This allows light to perfectly focus on your retina, thereby correcting your vision. With PRK, you can enjoy a clear vision without the hassle of any contact lenses or glasses.

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Benefits of Getting PRK Eye Surgery

Patients opting for PRK eye surgery can get benefits like:

  • Safe and painless process without the need of any blade or incision
  • An effective alternative for patients who are not fit for LASIK eye surgery
  • From minimal to no glare or haze
  • A suitable option for patients who cannot accommodate a corneal flap

Why choose us for PRK surgery in NYC?

If you are planning to get a PRK eye surgery in New York, we are no doubt a great option for you. Here are some reasons why you should choose our clinic for your photo refractive keratectomy:

Experienced eye specialists: 

With several years in New York City, we employ the most experienced and qualified eye specialists and surgeons who can give you a perfect vision with their surgical expertise.

Trustworthiness and reliability: 

The expertise of the eye surgeons at our clinic is the main pillar of trustworthiness of patients in our eye care services over the years. We promise that you are in safe hands.

State of the art technology: 

We also focus on constantly upgrading our infrastructure and equipment to give you the best quality treatment for your visual problems. Our technological advancements guarantee optimal surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Personalized care: 

What’s more interesting is our eye specialists at Vision Cure Clinic examine your eye health and tailor personalized treatments for making your vision clear. You can enjoy personalized care and attention for sensitive conditions of eye at our clinic.

What to expect about PRK surgery in our clinic?

Preparation before the surgery

Our eye specialist will first conduct an overall examination of your eye to find out the condition of your eye and make sure you are fit for undergoing the surgery. Next our eye surgeon will conduct corneal mapping to measure the prescription for your glasses or contact lenses. The surgeon prepares your vision prescription to design the following plan for your treatment procedure and PRK surgery.

Procedure

During the main surgery procedure, our eye surgeon first makes your eyes numb by applying eye drops. Next the surgeon removes your epithelium, the protective surface layer of your eye. A slight amount of your epithelial tissue is removed, just as the thickness of human hair. There’s nothing to worry as your epithelium will grow back within 5 days.

After removal of your epithelium, our surgeon places an excimer laser beam over your eye. This, in turn, directs the light pulses which shape your eye to achieve the desired correction. The function of an excimer laser is to reshape your cornea by focusing the laser beam containing cool ultraviolet (UV) light on your eye. The procedure usually requires less than 60 seconds and the surgeon uses your refraction measurements prepared earlier to perform the excimer laser reshaping procedure. No worry as the surgery is completely painless!

Recovery

After completing your surgery, our eye surgeon applies a soft contact lens as a bandage for your healing. This contact lens is usually removed within few days of your surgery. The overall recovery duration typically varies around 1 to 2 weeks, along with the patient experiencing slight to marked discomfort or a blurry vision. Our surgeons will definitely provide you with pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications.

However, remember that the healing of PRK eye surgery is much slower and you can notice gradual improvements in course of a few months. Do not skip any follow-up appointments as suggested by our ophthalmologists or eye surgeons post your surgery. This is to make sure your treatment is progressing well.

Who is a candidate for PRK eye surgery?

When it comes to determining if you a good candidate for undergoing PRK surgery, our ophthalmologists and eye surgeons at Vision Cure Clinic is perform different pre-operative examinations. This might include from checking your pupil size, corneal thickness to your refractive error or tear production.

If you meet the following checklist, you are eligible to undertake the PRK surgery:

  • At least of or over 21 years of age
  • Must have an acceptable refractive error such as myopia up to -12.00 diopters, hyperopia up to +6.00 diopters, or astigmatism up to 6.00 diopters
  • Having overall healthy eyes; free of complications like scars, infection, corneal abnormality or abnormal thinning of eyes
  • Have thin corneas or chronic dry eyes
  • Involved in contact sports where your corneal flap becomes a barrier
  • Not engaged in nursing or is pregnant

You are not fit for undergoing the PRK eye surgery if you:

  • Have an unstable or changing refractive error
  • Have some autoimmune disease as it affects your healing
  • Have any past record of corneal dystrophy
  • Have any history of viral infection like herpes
  • Are a patient of uncontrolled diabetes
  • Have advanced glaucoma, scarring in the cornea or retina, macular degeneration
  • Have dermatological issues affecting your healing process
  • Have visually significant cataract

Book Your Consultation for PRK eye surgery in NYC

At Vision Cure Clinic, our ophthalmologists examine you and discuss the most suitable option for your eye treatment. It is during this initial consultation that you get to know if you are fit for getting the PRK eye surgery.

Schedule your appointment today with our expert ophthalmologists and eye surgeons to get best PRK eye surgery in NYC!

Contact Vision Cure Clinic via mail at info@visioncureclinic.com or call us on +1 (516) 956-1932

FAQs

If you are planning to undertake PRK eye surgery in New York City, note that it takes around $2,000 to $3,000 for a single eye. However, this cost depends on the shape of your eye and your prescription.

Most of the insurance plans do not usually cover PRK because it is considered an elective surgery. However, you must check your insurance package to see if there are any offers for partial coverage.

The effects of PRK and the corneal changes caused by the surgery usually last for a lifetime. However, do not expect PRK to resist the vision changes with your aging.

Both PRK and LASIK are types of laser surgeries which function by changing the shape of your cornea for your vision correction. However, LASIK includes making a corneal flap which PRK does not. This is why PRK is less risky than LASIK in the long run.

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