Is LASEK better than LASIK?

Is LASEK better than LASIK?

LASEK stands for Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy. LASEK is a better choice if you have a thin cornea or a medical condition that makes laser eye surgery more challenging to complete. During LASEK eye surgery, only one laser will be used to correct your vision— rather than the two that are used in LASIK.

How successful is PRK surgery?

PRK can accurately correct nearsightedness. Approximately 90% of PRK patients have 20/20 vision without glasses or contact lenses one year after the surgery. Over 95% have 20/40 or better (without glasses or contacts).

What is the success rate of LASEK?

The LASIK success rate – or LASIK outcomes – is well understood with literally thousands of clinical studies looking at visual acuity and patient satisfaction. The latest research reports 99 percent of patients achieve better than 20/40 vision and more than 90 percent achieve 20/20 or better.

How long does LASEK last?

For the majority of people who have LASIK, they remain happy with their vision after 10 years. One study found that 35 percent of individuals who had LASIK needed retreatment over 10 years. Another study followed individuals with nearsightedness and/or astigmatism who had LASIK.

Are you blind after PRK?

You may also experience corneal haze, a cloudy layer that can significantly obstruct vision, for a short period of time after surgery. While considered safe, PRK surgery is not without risk. Risks include: loss of vision that can’t be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses.

Is LASEK better long-term?

Even though they have a longer recovery period—surgeons will require the wearing of bandage contact lenses for up to five days after surgery—LASEK patients report better long-term vision results than people who have LASIK. LASEK also decreases the risks of infection and chances of developing corneal haze after surgery.

Is LASEK permanent?

LASIK is considered a permanent vision correction solution as it permanently corrects your current vision prescription. Yet, a few specific factors contribute to answering the question of “how long does LASIK eye surgery last,” such as age and vision changes, including presbyopia or astigmatism.

How painful is LASEK?

LASEK patients report some mild to moderate pain, usually in the form of a stinging sensation. However, this is usually very short lived and will soon decrease as the eye heals.

Is PRK and LASEK the same?

LASEK (Laser-Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) is a derivative of Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) whereby the epithelium is loosened with 20% alcohol.

How painful is PRK?

According to Adler, the surgery itself is painless because of the numbing eye drops, but once the effect of the drops wears off, you may start to feel some discomfort. This sometimes feels like a scratch on the eye and lasts for about four days after the surgery.

Can I use my phone after LASEK?

Because of this, it’s recommended to wait at least 24 hours before using your phone, computer, tablet or watching TV. Using your phone immediately after the procedure can cause your eyes to strain, and that may negatively affect the healing process.

Can you watch TV after LASEK?

We call this the 24-hour no-screen period. However, as soon as the day after Laser Eye Surgery, patients can be back at work, using a computer, and enjoying their devices as normal — that includes watching TV.