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LASIK, LASEK and PRK are all types of laser eye surgery, but there are some essential differences between the procedures. PRK is typically reserved for patients whose corneas are too thin for LASIK or who possess corneal issues prior to surgery. You and your surgeon will decide ... PRK is a vision correction procedure that can drastically improve your vision and is a popular alternative to LASIK. Carlsbad Eye Care 6183 Paseo Del Norte Suite 290 Carlsbad, CA 92011 Phone: (760) 603-9910 Fax: (760) 603-9369 PRK is short for 'photorefractive keratectomy'. It is a type of refractive surgery to improve vision. The PRK procedure starts with removing the outer layer of the cornea, known as the epithelium. Once the epithelium is removed, a laser reshapes the underlying ... Similar to Lasik. This is the type of refractive surgery the military recommends to soldiers. It is less expensive than LASIK. Our St. George eye doctors can ... Both PRK and LASIK are effective laser eye surgery options, each with their own unique advantages and considerations. What is Transepithelial PRK (Transepi-PRK) laser eye Surgery? This is a single step “no-touch” process where the laser both removes the epithelial layer and ... What is PRK? What is LASEK? PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, is a laser procedure for the treatment of myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia ...