by Abraham Eye Center | Apr 3, 2025 | LASIK, PRK, Vision
Photorefractive keratectomy, commonly referred to as PRK, and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis, known as LASIK, are two popular laser eye surgery procedures used to correct vision. Both surgeries aim to reshape the cornea to improve refractive errors such as...
by Abraham Eye Center | Jan 2, 2025 | Cornea, PRK, Vision
What is Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a type of refractive eye surgery designed to correct vision problems by reshaping the cornea with an excimer laser. PRK is commonly used to address conditions like nearsightedness,...
by Abraham Eye Center | Apr 10, 2023 | Eye Surgery, LASIK
For those who want to have refractive surgery but are not a good candidate for LASIK, PRK, or SMILE, implantable collamer lens surgery offers a way to reduce the dependence on glasses or contact lenses. Unlike other refractive surgeries that alter the shape of the...
by Abraham Eye Center | Mar 27, 2023 | LASIK
After having LASIK refractive surgery, there are some instances where glasses will still be needed after the surgery. In these cases, it may be desirable to repeat the LASIK procedure a second time to “touch up” the remaining prescription. Typically, traditional LASIK...
by Abraham Eye Center | Sep 27, 2022 | Cataract Surgery, Eye Surgery, LASIK, Refractive Surgery
Many people who require glasses to see clearly would prefer an option other than contact lenses which allow for clear vision without wearing glasses. In these cases, a refractive surgery can be used to eliminate or reduce the need for wearing glasses and provide clear...
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