PRK

What is PRK and how does it work?

PRK laser eye surgery at a glance:

PRK Steps:

The advantages of PRK Laser Eye Surgery

• PRK is extremely accurate as I use the world’s most advanced and accurate excimer laser, the Mel 90.
• Visual recovery is quick once the surface layer has fully healed.
• Most patients can return to their normal activities within a week or two.
• The PRK laser eye surgery procedure is completely painless.
• The PRK laser eye surgery on the patient procedure is extremely comfortable as there is no suction applied to the eye.
• No flap is created on the surface of the eye.
• As there is no flap there is a more natural healing of the cornea.
• No incision is made at any stage of the PRK procedure.
• No blades are used and the whole procedure is performed using one laser.
• Almost 100% of patients achieve better than 20/20 vision if the eye has no other abnormalities in PRK laser eye surgery.
• PRK laser eye surgery can treat all forms of spectacle errors including; nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism.
• PRK laser eye surgery is suitable for patients with very thin or irregularly shaped corneas.
• PRK laser eye surgery can treat eyes with scars on the cornea which are contraindications in LASIK and SMILE Pro.
• PRK laser eye surgery can be used to treat irregularities on the cornea that LASIK and SMILE Pro can’t treat.

PRK stands for PhotoRefractive Keratectomy (PRK). Instead of creating a flap, I gently remove the surface cells of your cornea. The Mel 90 Excimer laser reshapes the corneal surface directly; meaning that healing takes a few days while the surface layer cells or epithelium grows back. Because of the slower recovery time of PRK, I normally use PRK if there is an associated medical reason why this method would be preferable for treating your spectacle error. PRK has confusingly been renamed by some as LASEK (laser in situ epithelial keratomileusis), TransPRK (transepithelial PRK), and ASLA (advanced surface laser ablation) as a marketing ploy by untrained surgeons at discount centres that cannot perform LASIK and SMILE. Essentially, they are variations on the same procedure: a surface procedure requiring the epithelium to be removed and then grow back over the laser reshaped surface. I perform all versions of PRK that is suitable to a specific patient.

PRK was the laser refractive procedure of choice prior to the development of LASIK. It involves applying the excimer laser beam directly to the surface of the cornea. PRK can be associated with slightly more discomfort and longer convalescence than LASIK. However, it causes less thinning of the cornea and is recommended for some patients with thin and irregularly shaped corneas.

• PRK or Photorefractive Keratectomy, is painless and very comfortable during the laser procedure.
• Only one laser is used during the procedure.
• PRK laser vision correction is completely painless as numbing drops are used to numb the eye’s surface.
• FIRSTLY, the surface layer cells are removed from the surface of the cornea either manually or by the laser.
• There is no flap that is created during the procedure.
• SECONDLY, the cornea is then painlessly reshaped by my Mel 90 Excimer laser which is the world’s most advanced and versatile excimer lasers in the world.
• I have spared no expense by obtaining the World’s most advanced and accurate excimer laser, the Zeiss Mel 90 to deliver exceptionally accurate results reshaping the cornea during laser eye surgery.
• The cornea is covered after the PRK laser eye surgery by a bandage contact lens.
• The bandage contact lens stay in the eye for approximately 5 days allowing for the painless healing of the eye.
• Visual recovery and sharpness can be expected after about 2 weeks following the PRK laser eye surgery.
  

• Thin outer corneal layer (epithelium) is expertly removed with an alcohol solution or a special brush.
• The underlying corneal tissue is reshaped with the Mel 90 excimer laser.
• Enhanced suitability, especially for patients with thin corneas.
• No flap is created with no risk of flap-related complications.
• Cost-effective, least expensive of all laser eye surgery procedures.
• Longer periods of visual recovery is needed, often accompanied by some discomfort.
• The PRK laser eye surgery is completely painless.
• Complications from PRK is extremely rare when performed by an expert laser eye surgeon with highly advanced laser eye surgery equipment like the Mel 90 excimer laser

Frequently Asked Questions about PRK laser eye surgery:

If you are considering PRK laser eye surgery, you probably have many questions, especially seeing that there are so many options. I offer all forms of laser eye surgery.

Some of the most frequent questions I get asked are addressed here. This information is not intended to replace a consultation with myself and our clinical optometrist.

My Mission Statement:

I am dedicated to providing the best clinical expertise and the highest standard of care.

This is on a personal and professional level, to give all my patients of all ages the best opportunity for a lifetime of healthy eyes and excellent vision.


Over the past 20 years I have had the absolute pleasure of helping tens of thousands of patients of various ages improve and maintain their vision. Helping patients to free themselves from the burden of glasses and contact lenses is my passion.

To perform microsurgery on the eyes requires exceptional surgical skill and acumen. To perform all types of eye surgery and any other ocular surgery at a world class level requires expertise along with access to state of the art and the world’s best equipment. For this reason I have spent a total of 17 years training and perfecting my surgical armamentarium and spared no cent to acquire the best and most advanced diagnostic, surgical and laser equipment in the world to provide my patients with world class care.

I understand that getting surgery, especially on your eyes, is a serious decision and can cause anxiety in some. Your eyes are unique, and you should demand a bespoke solution tailored to your lifestyle, visual requirements and goals. That is why I offer the most thorough and intense medical examination and consultation that any patient will ever go through. During your consultation we will meet, and I can take the time to answer all your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

I am passionate about transforming people’s lives by transforming their vision. I look forward to spending time with you at our stunning and state of the art clinics in Booragoon and Craigie to see whether you could gain exceptional vision and eye health

MBChB, DipOphth, FCOphth, FRANZCO, MMed (Ophth), FRCSI, FEBO, GradDip(RefCatSurg), MMed(RefCatSurg), FWCRSVS

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