Διαθλαστική Χειρουργική: LASIK και PRK

REFRACTIVE SURGERY

LASIK

LASIK is a method of treating refractive errors such as myopia, hypermetropia and astigmatism. A corneal flap is created using a mechanical microkeratome or a femtosecond laser. We then use an

excimer laser to reshape

the underlying corneal tissue according to the patient's refractive profile. After the cornea is reshaped, the flap is repositioned. The procedure is brief and visual recovery is usually rapid.

PRK

The TRANS-PRK surface photoablation method is the most advanced form of PRK. In this method, the corneal epithelium is removed with the laser, without mechanical removal or the use of alcohol, after appropriate preparation of the cornea. With this method we achieve similar results to classic PRK and at the same time we have a shorter postoperative recovery, better epithelial healing and milder postoperative pain.