Medically reviewed by Andrew Greenberg, MD Key Takeaways PRK might be better if you have thin corneas or worry about dry ...

Ease of surgical performance, high patient satisfaction, minimal complications and surgeon comfort — These are the leading reasons that LASIK, photorefractive keratectomy and laser epithelial ...

Most people opt for eye correction surgery in summer as the weather is warm and includes vacation as well. The two main laser eye surgery options are LASIK and PRK. Although the results of the two ...

As eye surgeons have mastered the ability to correct vision with excimer laser technology, LASIK surgery has surged in popularity. It's no wonder—the procedure is safe and effective for people who are ...

The LASIK procedure also uses the excimer laser to reshape the cornea, but this is done under a thin corneal flap, which preservers the surface epithelial cells. Rather than scraping away the ...

Both LASIK and PRK eye procedures are safe and effective, according to results of a 10-year study presented at the recent American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Joint Meeting. Researchers who examined ...

PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, is LASIK's tough older brother and the very first laser eye surgery performed. The technology used in both PRK and LASIK procedures, the excimer laser, was created ...

Our team of physicians are board-certified and have specialized fellowship training in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. Together, they provide the safest and most effective procedures tailored ...

TAMPA BAY, FL--(Marketwired - May 28, 2015) - Advances in the field of ophthalmology and vision care over the last several years have changed the way millions of people see. Laser vision correction ...

Standard LASEK. LASEK also may be more amenable to the emerging wavefront-guided technology, Dr. Durrie said. Butterfly LASEK. With no flap in LASEK, there is no cutting of corneal sensory nerves and ...