PRK is a type of refractive surgery. With this outpatient procedure, a laser is used to reshape your cornea, improving how light rays are focused in the eye.
PRK is used to treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism. It cannot correct presbyopia, the normal loss of close-up vision that comes with age. However, some people have PRK to achieve monovision. This allows them to use one eye for close vision and the other for seeing distant objects clearly.
People who cannot have LASIK because their eyes are dry or their corneas are thin may have PRK to correct vision.
If you have any questions about your eyes or your vision, speak with your ophthalmologist. They are committed to protecting your sight.
