Lasik surgery.....

[Homeslice]

I thought PRK was old skool, why is it still being done? Is it for people who for some reason can't do Lasik?

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I thought PRK was old skool, why is it still being done? Is it for people who for some reason can't do Lasik?

Fewer side effects and less expensive.

[skiergirl]

After reading all this I can't believe anyone would choose PRK over Lasik - it's way more down-time to heal and seems like a LOT more pain and hassle. I'll take my chances of that flap tearing (which to be honest I have a better chance of winning the lottery than that happening) than deal with all the stuff you mention.....

Hope it works out and you heal up ok though....

[Rangerscott]

Originally Posted by Triple

Three weeks post-surgery; vision has deteriorated to the point that I can't read much of anything more than a few feet from my face. I can make things out my well enough to navigate my environment, but I lack clarity beyond short distances. Can't read road signs and such. Not as bad as I used to be without my glasses, but not even close to my old vision with glasses.

Have a follow-up appointment tomorrow morning.

Sounds like my own vision.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by skiergirl

After reading all this I can't believe anyone would choose PRK over Lasik - it's way more down-time to heal and seems like a LOT more pain and hassle. I'll take my chances of that flap tearing (which to be honest I have a better chance of winning the lottery than that happening) than deal with all the stuff you mention.....

Hope it works out and you heal up ok though....

Because when you crash, the flap made for lasik can open and expose your eye to the dust and debris flying up as you skid along the pavement. PRK doesn't have that side effect. The Air Force only allows PRK patients to slide through for this reason.

[skiergirl]

well then, lucky for me I had no plans on joining the Air Force....