PRK LASER SURGERY FOR MYOPIA, ASTIGMATISM AND HYPEROPIA:
PRK or Photo Refractive Keratectomy or corneal superficial photo-ablation is a laser surgery technique capable of treating perfectly conditions such as myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia.
There are three main advantages associated with PRK treatment:
1) Simplicity for both surgeon and patient
2) Precision
3 )Reduced risks
“What happens when I decide to undergo an operation with PRK?”
(Excimer laser treatment of the corneal surface)
The patient lies under a microscope and anesthetic and antibiotic eyedrops are applied. After about 10-30 seconds when the anesthetic has acted, the superficial corneal layer on the surface (epithelium) is removed and the patient is told to stare at a blinking red light positioned above his eyes. The laser treatment is applied and will last up to 90 seconds.
After treatment, eye drops and a protective contact lens are applied, the contact lens will have to stay in place for a few days. The patient can go home immediately following the treatment.
The patient may experience sensitivity to light and may feel some pain in the following days, but the contact lens and the analgesic medication will help the patient lead an almost normal life in the postoperative period. Work activities and normal lifestyle can be partially resumed after 4-5 days and will be perfectly back to normal after approximately one week.
PRK laser treatment is used worldwide by ophthalmologists to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
Dr. Abbondanza is one of the most expert refracive surgeons, having used PRK since 1989 and having introduced it in Italy the same year.
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