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What is PRK/LASEK or photorefractive keratectomy?

PRK/LASIK was the first procedure used to correct farsightedness or nearsightedness using the excimer laser. With PRK/LASEK, no incisions are made. The cornea is re-shaped by the laser which is controlled by the doctor and computer program. The epithelium or skin of cornea is removed, and pulses of excimer laser energy are used to reshape the cornea. The procedure takes less than five minutes and is completely painless. The epithelial layer re-grows in a few days. There may be mild discomfort during this time which is managed with drops. PRK/LASEK can be used to correct myopia, nyropism, and astigmatism.

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