PRK Photo-Refractive Keratectomy
Augusta Georgia
PRK, or Photo-Refractive Keratectomy, is a laser eye surgery procedure used to treat low to moderate amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. PRK is performed by removing tissue from the surface of the cornea. PRK is different than LASIK vision correction because PRK does not involve the creation of a flap to reshape the cornea. PRK's greatest advantage is that patients, who are not candidates for LASIK, because their cornea flap is too thin, may still enhance their vision.
The PRK procedure begins by numbing the patient's eye with a topical anesthesia. The thin layer of protective skin that covers the cornea, the epithelium, is removed. In less than a minute, Dr. Bruckner uses the Allegretto Wave laser to remove the excess tissue while reshaping the surface of the cornea.
To schedule an initial laser eye surgery consultation with Dr. Bruckner, give us a call at (800) 476-5521 or email us.
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Disclaimer: Augusta Cataract and Laser surgeon, Dr. Bruckner and the Academy of Cataract and Laser Surgery provide eye surgery procedures in the Augusta, Georgia area. He performs ophthalmic procedures including Surgical Reversal Presbyopia (SRP), Implantable Contact Lenses, Glaucoma Surgery, Conductive Keratoplasty and Cataract Surgery. The use of this site does not create a doctor-patient relationship. This website is for information purposes only.
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