Refractive Surgery

Question: I need an expert answer. is photo-refractive surgery safe? shall we get permanent cure from this surgery?

(Posted by: bon d on 2009-04-21 02:13:38)

Posted by: Daniel H on 2009-04-21, 07:42:43

Photorefractive Surgery (PRK) is relatively safe. But it has a longer recovery time as compared to WAVE-front which is completely blade less. PRK feels like having a sunburn on your eyes for 3 to 4 days while its recovering, and WAVE front has very little recovery, just remember to take eye drops every few hours so you dont get an infection Right now there is no permanent cure for needing eyeglasses or contacts, because even after surgery your eyes will still change, all-be-it better or worse. Its worth the investment as long as your prescription hasn't changed at all in at least 3 years. Otherwise your spending $5,000 and in two years spending $300 on a new pair of glasses

Posted by: Duncan on 2009-04-21, 03:43:04

No surgery is safe, especially with the eye. If your not desperate for the surgery, then don't take it. As for your second question, in about 7 years or so... we're working on it.

Posted by: princeidoc on 2009-04-22, 11:31:44

Does PRK permanently remove refractive error? most of the time YES does PRK permanently make you where you never need vision correction ever again? DEFINITELY NOT. presbyopia will get you every time