
What is PRK?
PRK surgery involves removing the epithelium with an Amoil’s brush and placement of the laser treatment on the outside surface of the cornea.
Key Benefits
Corneal tissue sparing Easily enhanced at a later date, even many years later.
Good to Know
- Mild to severe discomfort after surgery
- It has a longer time for recovery and clear vision
- It’s highly accurate to correct Myopia and less likely than LASIK to cause dryness

PRK is very commonly performed and offers many advantages over LASIK.
How to prepare
- Schedule an appointment
Call us to book your consultation
- Surgery day
You need to be accompanied on the day of surgery. The surgery takes 20 min. You will be at VLEC for 2 hours.
- Plan your recovery
You cannot drive until the bandage contact lens is removed at our clinic. Rest for 4 days. Can be painful, you will require anesthetics eye drops and pain meds. Typically back to work after a week.
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