PRK Laser Eye Surgery in Mersin

For myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism

PRK Laser Eye Surgery

PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, is a surface laser method. After removing the corneal epithelium, the tissue beneath it is reshaped using an excimer laser. No flap is created, unlike LASIK.

PRK, LASEK and transepithelial PRK (No Touch T-PRK) are surface treatments that differ in how the epithelium is managed. It is not correct to describe PRK as a method between LASEK and No Touch.

Recovery

Pain, stinging, watering and light sensitivity may occur during the first few days. The doctor removes the protective contact lens after confirming epithelial healing during an examination. Vision may take weeks to become clearer and may continue to improve over the following months. Recovery varies between individuals. Eye drops and follow-up appointments should continue according to the doctor’s recommendations.

Suitability for PRK

PRK may be considered for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism in suitable patients. Not every patient who is unsuitable for LASIK is suitable for PRK. Corneal thickness and shape, planned tissue removal, tear film and other eye diseases are assessed together.

Keratoconus is not a refractive error treated by routine prescription-correction PRK. Specialised surface treatments, CXL and other options for selected keratoconus patients require a separate corneal assessment.

Risks and preoperative assessment

Risks such as infection, corneal haze, dry eye, glare around lights at night, failure to achieve the expected correction and ectasia are discussed during the examination. At our hospital, CER-AI supports corneal risk assessment. It does not replace the doctor’s decision and does not guarantee results.

Dr. Hüseyin CENGİZ

Dr. Efsane H. CENGİZ

Dr. Ümit ATİK

Dr. Ali ÖZER

Dr. İdil GÖKSEL

Dr. Fatih BALTU

Dr. Ümit YAPICI

Click the useful links below: Risks of PRK Laser Eye Surgery, Risks of No Touch Laser Eye Surgery, Who are our ophthalmologists?, About Laser Eye Surgery, About LASIK Eye Surgery, About No Touch T-PRK Laser Eye Surgery,  About Laser Eye Treatments for Presbyopia, About the Sensitive Profile Patient Programme, What is laser eye surgery? (External source) About Q-LASIK Laser Eye Surgery.