PRK reshapes the cornea by applying the laser directly to its surface after the thin outer layer is removed. No flap is created. A protective contact lens is placed for a few days while the surface layer grows back, and a medicine may be applied during the procedure to reduce haze. It is suited to thinner corneas and to active people.

A laser surgeon in Mumbai at Apex explains what healing will feel like: scratchiness and light sensitivity for two to three days, gradual clearing over one to four weeks and steady improvement for some months. Drops are used for several weeks, and sun protection is advised during healing. Each step is explained before the day of treatment.

How the Procedure Can Help

PRK gives results similar to LASIK for suitable eyes without cutting a flap, which makes it a good choice for thin corneas and for people with a risk of eye injury.

Risks and Considerations

Early discomfort and slower visual recovery are expected. Risks include temporary haze, infection and under- or over-correction. Reading glasses are still needed later in life. Pain that worsens, increasing redness or a drop in vision needs a review.