PRK Eye Procedure is a Minimally Invasive Way to Correct Your Vision

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PRK Eye Procedure is a Minimally Invasive Way to
Correct Your Vision
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• If you complain about short-sightedness (myopia)
  or far-sightedness (hyperopia), Best Eye Hospital
  Ahmedabad experts may suggest you go for PRK. It
  is a minimally invasive refractive laser surgery
  to correct short-sightedness, far-sightedness and
  astigmatism. Here the shape of the cornea is
  altered so that the patients vision improves.

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Eligibility criteria for PRK?

• You are eligible for PRK if you have a thin
  cornea and are above 18 years of age
• You are eligible for PRK if your vision is stable
  for at least one year before surgery.
• However, experts of Best Eye Hospital Ahmedabad
  believe there are some restrictions too.
• If you are pregnant, you are not eligible for
  surgery.
• You are not eligible if you suffer from diseases
  like keratoconus, glaucoma, cataracts, corneal
  disease, etc.
• You are not a fit person for PRK if you have
  medical conditions like multiple sclerosis,
  rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, or conditions like
  diabetes and arthritis.

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• Depending upon your requirements and eligibility,
  experts may advise you on Photorefractive
  Keratectomy Surgery in Ahmedabad or LASIK. While
  LASIK is preferred for quick recovery, PRK solves
  the problem of a thin cornea.

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PRK surgery points to know

• The procedure takes 5-10 minutes for each eye.
  The patients are given local anaesthesia or
  anaesthetic eye drops in the eyes.
• The surgeon discards the corneal surface cells of
  your eye with a laser, blade or alcohol solution.
  Once the cornea is reshaped, a clear contact lens
  is placed on each eye as a bandage.
• It is common to feel pain or discomfort after
  Photorefractive Keratectomy Surgery in Ahmedabad.
  Eyes may also feel irritated or watery. Often
  patients complain of light sensitivity during
  their healing procedure. However, corneal haze,
  halos or bursts of light for weeks are common
  among patients recovering after the procedure.

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Risks of PRK surgery

• Double vision
• Permanent change of night vision
• Loss of vision that cant be corrected
• Dry eyes

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Tips for fast recovery after PRK

• After the surgery, keep your eyes closed to
  prevent further discomfort.
• If you face swelling, pain or fever, speak to
  your doctor.
• Speak to your doctor ASAP if the bandage contact
  lens is dislocated.
• Dont rub your eyes avoid shampoo, soap and
  other cosmetics for at least a week.
• Avoid driving, reading or screen use for at least
  a week.
• Wear protective eye gear and stay away from
  swimming and other heavy sports.

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• According to the expert surgeons of
  Photorefractive Keratectomy Surgery in Ahmedabad,
  gaining better vision may take several weeks. The
  best results are obtained after three months of
  the surgery. Both PRK and LASIK are the best
  methods to correct vision, but only your doctor
  can advise the best for you. To know more, book
  an appointment today.

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