Lasik Eye Surgery

Overview

Nowadays, excimer laser surgery is one of the most common ophthalmic operations. Thousands of patients are operated on each year in the United States to repair various refractive problems. Because of their safety and efficacy, LASIK (Laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and PRK (Photorefractive keratectomy) have become the most widely done surgical treatments in this field, although both have certain drawbacks.

Post-operative discomfort, blur, and delayed visual recovery are some of the most prevalent problems associated with PRK. LASIK, on the other hand, includes drawbacks such as possible flap-related issues (intra and post-operative), interface-related difficulties, and post-LASIK ectasia.