Photorefractive Keratectomy Center - West Jordan, UT
West Jordan Eye Doctor Doctors for Photorefractive KeratectomyType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in West Jordan * Jordan Valley Eye Specialist  Hoopes Vision  Ungricht Eye Associates  Retina & Vitreous Surgeons LLC  Retina & Vitreous Surgeons LLC  John B Alder MD  John B Alder MD  David A Spencer MD  Salt Lake Clinic Ophthalmology  Salt Lake Clinic Ophthalmology  Alta View Care Center  Alta View Care Center  N Branson Call MD  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  Rocky Mountain Retina Consultants  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  Rocky Mountain Eye Care Associates LLC  The Eye Institute of Utah  The Eye Institute of Utah  Michael F Pingree MD  Michael F Pingree MD  Stella Chou MD  Corey A Miller MD PC  Salt Lake Eye Associates  Salt Lake Eye Associates  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Moran Eye Center  Oculoplastic Surgery Inc  Robert M Christiansen MD  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Robert W Wing MD  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Excel Eye Center of American Fork  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Cataract & Lasik Center of Utah  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Larry Noble, MD, MPH  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Stephen L Donaldson MD  Utah Valley Eye Center  Utah Valley Eye Center  Utah Valley Eye Center  Utah Valley Eye Center  Insight Eye Specialists  Tanner Clinic  Insight Eye Specialists  Insight Eye Specialists  Mountain View Eye Center  Mountain View Eye Center  Clayson Eye Center  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Mt Ogden Eye Center LLC  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Country Hills Eye Center  Excel Eye Center of Provo  Brigham Eye Specialists  Brigham Eye Specialists  J. Scott Raymond, MD  Cache Valley Eye Associates Inc  Cache Valley Eye Associates Inc  Steven R Young MD West Jordan, UtahUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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Photorefractive KeratectomyRead the Photorefractive Keratectomy article » IntroductionPhotorefractive keratectomy, or PRK, is a type of laser eye surgery used to correct mild to moderate nearsightedness , farsightedness and/or astigmatism . All laser vision correction surgeries work by reshaping the cornea, or clear front part of the eye, so that light traveling through it is properly focused onto the retina located in the back of the eye. There are a number of different surgical techniques used to reshape the cornea. During PRK, an eye surgeon uses a laser to reshape the cornea. This laser, which delivers a cool pulsing beam of ultraviolet light, is used on the surface of the cornea not underneath the cornea, as in LASIK. What Are the Advantages of PRK? PRK is highly accurate in correcting many cases of nearsightedness. Approximately 80% of PRK patients have 20/20 vision without glasses or contact lenses one year after the surgery; 95%-98% have 20/40 or better without glasses or contacts. What Are the Disadvantages of PRK? Disadvantages of PRK include:
What Are the Potential Side Effects of PRK? Many PRK patients experience some discomfort in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery and almost all experience sensitivity to light. Within the first six months after surgery, other potential side effects may include:
Recommended Reading Related to Photorefractive KeratectomyWhat is LASIK?LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis, which means using a laser underneath a corneal flap (in situ) to reshape the cornea (keratomileusis). This procedure utilizes a highly specialized laser (excimer laser) designed to treat refractive errors, improve vision, and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. This laser procedure alters the shape of the cornea, which is the transparent front covering of the eye. Though the excimer laser had been used for many years before, the development of LASIK is generally credited to Ioannis Pallikaris from Greece around 1991.
How does LASIK work?During the LASIK procedure, a specially trained eye surgeon first creates a precise, thin hinged corneal flap using a microkeratome. The surgeon then pulls back the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue, and then the excimer laser ablates (reshapes) the cornea in a unique pre-specified p... Other Related Photorefractive Keratectomy ArticlesEmergency Contact for West Jordan
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