With LASIK eye surgery being the most prevalent procedure for men and women who struggle with farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism, PRK is an excellent option that delivers the same outcomes as LASIK but with a longer post-surgery recovery. PRK (photorefractive kerectomy) technology has been refined since its inception in the early 1990s to improve how…
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Do PRK Results Last Forever?
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What Not to Do After PRK Surgery
PRK, also known as photorefractive keratectomy, involves a type of refractive surgery to correct myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia. It was big before LASIK was a thing. Nowadays, PRK is still performed on patients in certain situations and differs from LASIK in several ways. The recovery, for starters, tends to last longer than the LASIK healing…
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Why It’s Is Critical to Avoid Sun Exposure After PRK Surgery
PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, surgery is an older form of refractive surgery. It employs a laser to treat vision defects caused by refractive errors in one or both eyes. During the procedure, Dr. Brian Will at Will Vision and Laser Centers will use a specific instrument to keep your eyes open, thus allowing him to remove…
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LASIK vs. PRK: Which Option Suits Your Vision Needs?
You dream of life without glasses and are finally ready to make it happen. Two of the most popular options for vision correction surgery are LASIK and PRK. What’s the difference between these two procedures? Which option is best for you? We’ll explain some of the primary differences between LASIKand PRK below. If you have any questions or…
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PRK Recovery — What to Expect
Board-certified ophthalmologist Dr. Brian Will of Will Vision and Laser Centers offers PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), a laser eye surgery that gives patients clear near and distance vision by correcting common vision problems like nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. As a predecessor to LASIK surgery, PRK has been used for over 25 years as a vision correction…
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Steps to Prepare for Laser Eye Surgery
Are you seriously considering laser eye surgery for clear vision without glasses or contacts, but don’t know where to start? Dr. Brian Will, board-certified ophthalmologist at Will Vision & Laser Centers, is here to help with some steps to take before undergoing eye surgery. Step 1: Consult with Your Eye Surgeon Not sure which laser vision procedure…