PRK and Lasek

PRK and LASEK PRK and LASEK are among the surface techniques. Thus, the corneal epithelium is pushed aside or removed first, mechanically (PRK) or with a special scraper (LASEK). In contrast to the LASIK / FEMTO-LASIK, in which a complete corneal flap is generated, a thin layer of corneal epithelium is remained in PRK / LASEK.

Excimer laser With the excimer laser, the cornea is ablated to a certain thickness with the excimer laser – on the basis of the measured values at the preliminary eye examination. The refractive power of the cornea is thereby changed, so that incoming light rays now bundle correctly on the retina – a sharp visual image is created.

Finall Finally the corneal epithelium is pushed back and the cornea is covered with a protective contact lens. The first 3 to 5 days the contact lens protects the epithelium that has yet to heal, and is then removed. It may take two to three months until the stability of vision is attained.

Should my vision be stable in order to get a laser eye correction?
Your vision should have been stable for one to two years before a treatment. If in doubt, come to us and we will carefully check your vision.

Is there an age limit for laser eye treatments?
A PRK and Lasek treatment the earliest possible from age 18. In general, we carry out laser treatment up to the age of 50. When presbyopia sets in, from approx. 45 years of age, a correction with the multifocal lens (trifocal lens) is usually more suitable. We will discuss this with you during the preliminary examination.

Does a laser treatment have an unfavorable effect on a possible later occurring disease that needs treatment, such as a cataract?
The Laser treatment is carried out on the corneal surface, and has therefore no effect on a possible cataract surgery.

What is a LASEK Treatment?
The LASEK Laser Eye Treatment combines LASIK with the PRK procedure, and is mainly used for correcting nearsightedness and astigmatism when the corneas are too thin for LASIK. The LASEK is also known as "Epi-LASIK". This term is used because the upper layer of the cornea, the "epithelium", is folded to the side. Farsightedness is often not treatable with LASEK; for this condition, we recommend a Femto-LASIK or a LASIK treatment.

PRK AND LASEK – THE ALTERNATIVE SOLUTION