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How do LASIK, PRK and Epi-LASIK surgery differ?

April 26, 2017differ epi-lasik Lasik PRK surgery

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How do LASIK, PRK and Epi-LASIK surgery differ?

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Excimer lasers are used in each procedure. The main difference between the procedures is healing time. With LASIK, it takes less than 24 hours to gain functional visual recovery and return to work, while Epi-LASIK has a visual recovery time of 3-4 days and PRK 5-7 days. LASIK generally offers patients a minimal amount of discomfort, if any. With Epi-LASIK and PRK, a thin soft bandage contact lens will be worn for several days after treatment to help with healing and minimize discomfort. Whereas with PRK there may be moderate discomfort for 1-2 days, with Epi-LASIK it is should be even less, but still not quite as comfortable as with ordinary LASIK. If you have any additional questions regarding Epi-LASIK or PRK, we will be happy to answer them for you.