PRK Candidates
If you vision is affected by myopic, hyperopic, or astigmatic errors, you are probably interested in learning how your vision can be permanently corrected. Laser vision correction procedures such as PRK and LASIK have been performed on millions of patients in the United States, and are considered safe and effective by the FDA. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for refractive surgery.
What Are the Requirements for the PRK Procedure?
The only way to be sure that you qualify for PRK eye surgery is to visit a local ophthalmologist and have an eye exam. Patients who are not good candidates for LASIK are often good candidates for PRK surgery. However, there are a few general requirements:
- Candidates should be at least 18 years old - this ensures that the eye has matured and developed properly.
- Your vision must be stable for at least one year prior to surgery.
- You must have no abnormalities of the cornea or external eye.
- You must understand the risks involved with PRK surgery and have realistic expectations regarding the outcome.
- Candidates should not be pregnant or nursing at the time of surgery- hormones cause tissue fluctuations within the eye, changing the refractive error.
PRK Candidacy Exam
In order to determine if you are a good candidate for PRK vision correction surgery, your surgeon will perform various eye exams to test your corneal thickness, measure your refractive errors, and check for other vision problems that could prevent you from being a suitable candidate for treatment.
Contact a PRK Surgeon
PRK surgery has helped many Americans see clearly. Learn more about how the PRK procedure can reduce your dependency on contact lenses and glasses and find out if you are an appropriate candidate for treatment by contacting a PRK surgeon in your area for a consultation.
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