Category: PRK

Types of Laser Eye Surgery & What They Are For

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

A woman and her eye surgeon preparing for laser eye surgery

For many people, the term “laser eye surgery” refers to procedures like LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) and PRK (photorefractive keratectomy). Those refractive surgical procedures are just 1 way lasers can be used for eye care—they are not the full extent. The many types of refractive eye surgery include: Lasers can go far beyond addressing […]

PRK vs. LASIK: What’s the Difference?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Dr. Jamie Bhamra

A woman looking into a slit lamp with a light shining in her right eye as her optometrist performs an exam.

If you’re thinking about having laser eye surgery to correct your eyesight, you’ve probably heard of 2 popular options: PRK and LASIK. While both techniques use lasers to improve vision by reshaping the cornea, they do have their differences. One of the main differences is how the cornea is accessed. In PRK, the outer layer […]