PRK vs LASIK Eye Surgery - Procedure, Recovery and Cost
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- Learn the differences between prk and lasik! In this video we review how laser eye surgery works, an overview of the prk procedure vs the lasik eye surgery procedure, the cost of lasik vs prk and some pros and cons.
Prk surgery is a commonly performed eye laser surgery as an alternative to lasik. If you have been considering lasik eye surgery, then you may have heard of prk surgery and wondered about this form of laser eye surgery procedure. Although both of these eye surgeries have very similar results in visual recovery, prk requires a longer recovery time vs lasik. In addition, there are several other factors to consider between lasik vs prk. This video briefly discusses how corneal thickness, dry eyes and cost of the procedures may influence which procedure you go with.
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QOTD 💥 Which Procedure do you think is better? Have you or a family member gone through refractive surgery? How did it go?
Doctor Eye Health so prk sounds good to me I have a question if you wouldn’t mind I live in Louisiana last year I was grinding some metal lawnmower blades and got some shrapnel in my eye I went to the eye doc and she used this tool to abrade my eye to get the metal out. Since then my right eye has been very blurry she said I was left with a scar on my eye. Would the prk resurface my cornea to remove the scar and sorta reset my perfect vision
I would rather have Lasik but I was evaluated for it and told my type of astigmatism wasn’t right for refractive surgery. So I’m stuck juggling progressives for most of the day. Middle distance glasses so I don’t hurt my neck playing instruments or looking at my computer. And soft fuzzy vision when I’m too vain to wear them!
Doctor Eye Health i had lasik few months back .I had -7.5 and -8 in right and left eye.After surgery right eye is good but now i have +1.0 in my left eye which is not progressing to 0 after 6 months.Please suggest me something
Both are bad. I had LASIK and it was a disaster! My sister had LASIK and is now back in glasses with chronic dry eyes and she sees halos at night. I know of 28 suicides due to laser eye surgery. Laser eye surgery violates the Hippocratic oath to "Do no harm".
Neither laser eye surgery is dangerous. No medical reason exists for it. Ruined my eyes and life.
Got my lasik surgery like five years ago. They guaranteed the life time care service for free after surgery and I go get checked up every year or two when I can. Very satisfied with the life changing decision I've made. Been having 10/10 visions and can't be happier than before. You just have to get it done at the right place.
We’re did you go
@@TyasiaMinaj I did mine in Korea. There were like three options I could choose after they ran a test on my eyes. The range was 2-4k(without insurance).
So if I grow older wont my vision decrease. I really need to do this cause am tried of wearing contacts and glasses
@@AshTheDuke I have seen my friends and co-workers getting it done at the wrong places and their visions going back. But as long as you get it at the right place, I think you should be fine. My doctor told me the best age range to get it done is like 22-28.
@@29leej oh am 30 years old
Got PRK almost a week and a half ago. Totally amazing experience. As some one who has spent most of my life wearing glasses and contacts, I can’t express how amazing it feels to wake up and just see with your normal eyes.
That makes me so happy to hear!! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Leaning toward PRK, I have to decide by 31st.
@@FillingTheGap1 hahaha goodluck i got my prk on 30th oct
Plz Clarify my doubt Is it prk surgery is Good or bad
@@AnnA-jd4xm extremely well. They offered Lasic after the eye tests but said it wouldn't allow for future corrections which made PRK even more appealing. My eyesight is fantastic now. I see better then people wearing glasses often
So i have to either risk drying my eyes out forever and PAY hundreds of dollars for someone to SLICE my cornea OR wear contacts/glasses till i die when my eyes are getting worse everyday and with a fear of going blind eventually?!!. Bruh people who have natural perfect vision are really so darn lucky :)
what did you do in the end?
Sailing in the same boat mate. I wish I never had this problem. I think I'll take the surgery and pray for the best>
Same
@@emmanueljuma5492 yeah
Did he not say the risk of eye dryness is for lasik?
I wish doctors could just make drops that give you 2020 vision
there is already something like that. But it only lasts half of a day, it's pretty much gel.
@@Commander_HW what is it?
My eye grade is 250
@@Commander_HW cant find it i really want that eyedrop bad because i just broke my glasses and cant play basketball ahahahha
@@troybatinga7797 last time I read it was only a in a testing phase, it's not a sure thing yet, more like a concept product.
I don't want to get eye surgery but I'm also terrified of some world ending event happening and be being without glasses for the rest of my life. It worries me that one of the things between me and possible survival in life is plastic and 2 pieces of glass
if its world ending you likely wont survive anyways
what do you mean world ending event? would that make you lose your glasses lol
OMFG HAHAHAH I think the same exact way!!! I bought two extra pairs and put them in my survival bag!!! Just in case!! But I’d love to get lasik!
@@TheCurtisdavies I've had my glasses knocked off my face in more than one situation and one of them was when I was in a hotel fire. I had to be led out of the building from the 43 floor in NY. Another time my horse broke my glasses while I was in the mountains of Montana. I luckily had an extra pair but it isn't unreasonable to think that something could happen and you would be without vision assistance.
@@RLBM89 oww ok I get you, jesus! haha
I did prk in 2018 for 1400$, it was my birthday gift, best gift ever.. I didn’t read or think about before..I’m glad that it worked for me, and feel sorry for other who still suffer from the surgery.
Are people suffering from the surgery??
@@pi5272Any surgery has risk.
My vision was -8.50 in both eyes until 2 weeks ago when I had LASIK. I dont remember a time in my life when I didnt need help to see. I couldn't wear contacts, and my depth perception was distorted by my glasses.
This was seriously a terrifying procedure. I felt like Woody in Toy Story. Being cleaned up by the toy specialist. But I cant recommend it more for someone who is eligible with a higher prescription. I now see 20/15 without glasses. I can wear sunglasses that dont cost $100 anymore. I can see to shave in the shower.
I know i have a few decades of life ahead of me, and Im not sure how my vision will change as I age, but right now, even while im still on medicated eye drops, Im really happy I did the procedure.
Why couldn't u get contacts?
@@gtrrohit5078 I have a handful of chronic illnesses and allergies. The medications I take dry my eyes significantly. So on top of needing toric lenses for astigmatism (which my insurance doesnt give me enough money to pay for) i would have to put eyedrops in at least a couple of times every hour in order for the contacts to be comfortable. I tried contacts several times since 5th grade, and eventually gave up because it became too uncomfortable/expensive
@@bbeltdncr ah ok
You were lucky and need to say "thank you God".
How long did it take to get to that 20/15 vision? I had mine done 2 days ago and I'm still at 20/25.
I thought about it but now that you explained the procedures so well there’s no way anybody is touching my eyes! I understand that there is a very high success rate but at 65 I think I will pursue contacts! Thank you so much for this and all the other videos you make! They’re clear and informational and I enjoy learning how I can best take care of my vision which I consider to be my most precious of the 5 senses!
It’s been 2yrs since my lasik surgery. Had bad vision and astigmatism. Best $$ I ever spent on myself. Had 20/20 vision almost 24 hrs after procedure. First 4 hrs it was uncomfortable but bearable. Had dry eyes for about a week but drops provided by eye center as part of recovery process helped. After 3 months it felt like I was born with perfect vision, cannot recommend more. Convinced my dad to get it too and now we are both living better simpler lives. Only regret is wishing I had done it sooner
Not sure which made me wince more, the descriptions of both surgeries or the comments! Truly a great and informative video! Very helpful.
It was the prices for me! 🤣🤣
I had it it bad
I have done both. Lasik is immediately results but I had halos few month after. I also had frequent dry eye so my doctor put a plug in the tear gland.
My 2nd was prk... I had a freak accident and prk correct it. It was very complicated pain wise. I literally slept for 4 days.. wake up medicate the eyes pain management and sleep
I received PRK in 2002 from the Navy. I had my surgery with Seal Team 6 at Norfolk, VA(I was the only Marine that day getting surgery). 22 years later, my vision is perfect. No complications. I do remember how painful the PRK surgery recovery was... for a few days I felt like I was dying.
Like sandpaper on your eyes right?
@@ze3bar YES! Like my eyes being rubbed with sandpaper! I had a few episodes like that a month or two after the surgery. Lots of eye drops!
@@patrickfish2304 yeah man for 3 days it was my worst nightmare
Nice video. Very well explained. I had PRK done 25 yrs ago, to correct high myopia and I am happy with the results, even when I look back today.
Do you have dry eyes please and is your vision as good as 25 years ago?
Thank you so much for this video, it has changed my life. I'm 28, I've been using glasses since 8 and I have never really thought about getting surgery, but seeing this video, all the pros and reading all the lifechanging experiences made me take the decision. I will get my surgery!!
How did it go? Did you take it yet? 😄
I have had good results with eye surgeries MKM 1993 with follow up RK. 5 years of pretty good vision and 10 years of messing with contacts. 2013 went to Greece for CCL and Partial PRK I have developed cataracts (age related, I am 64) and am going to go with LAL in the fall. Three most important factors are: Understanding the procedure thoroughly, Trust in your doctors and Going to the most highly trained and competent docs in your area. I have been blessed to have had all three.
This is life changing! Best decision. Im already in my 16th days in PRK. My eyes is already 20/20 right and my left is 20/30. Still healing. But i see the world clearly. Always trust your surgeon and always pray in god. The healing process is very painful. But in the end of the day your going to smile and laugh because your going to see the true color of the world! 🤗 The 1st and 2nd day is very painful. But after many days your vision is going clear and healed.
How is it now?
How is it now 1 year after? are there any lasting effects?
Lasik legit looks like peeling a grape.
I KNOW RIGHT LOL
The da vinci way
From what I’ve heard, they did surgery on a grape.
they did surgery on a grape :0
Feels like it too.
Oh my goodness I'm scared after reading these replies. I was thinking of getting lasik done because I absolutely hate glasses and scared of contact lenses. I watched your videos on contacts and now thinking of getting some! Your video really helped! Thank you!
What did you do?
My Son had PRK, and says he would do it again in a heart beat! from something like 200/350 he had to have glasses. now 20/20 and is thrilled! no more glasses slipping down all the time, no more steaming up masks, no more having to adjust on face every so often especially when working out side or having to wear gloves and then moving glasses! or falling off when running! no more contacts in the morning, taking out at night if not sooner; and he also got a lifetime guarantee for the procedure. So I am now waiting for my consultation. while spendy, the savings on glasses and contacts will pay for it!
I had LASIK about 20 years ago now and still very glad I did.
For someone who doesn't know anything about corrective vision surgeries this video is very informative. Thank you!! The cost sounds about the same here in Indonesia (for lasik, I've never even heard about PRK). Most of my colleagues have had it and the only complication they have is the occasional dry eyes, so it's also great to know the many many complications that could happen from the comments.
Indonesian
I had lasik done a month ago. Best thing ever!!!
Procedure lasted less than 15 minutes. Antibiotic eye drops and lubricating eye drops were given. My vision is great! I was wearing glasses and contacts for 19 years. No complications. The very next day I could see.
Good to know! How is your vision 2 years after the procedure?
I'm so glad you did this video Dr Allen. Everything was explained in terms that laypersons can easily understand. Keep up the great work! Could you possibly do a future video about Basement Membrane disease? My oldest sister had PK laser surgery for that about fourteen years ago.
How is her vision now please?
Masha have hyperopia.. Her far vison is blurry and near vison is clarity.. Her eye is squishy.. Her vision is 20/20 - 20/10 as a range.. So she is far sighted.. She wear glasses and specs to cause her eyes to enlarge, magnify, and zoom in as a seemless illusiuon and mirage.. Even though she didn't use one eye to proove that.. She memorized letters.. You may cause her eyes's vision to worsen and degrade.. There is no distance.. Just the same 10 feet distance, while she sat there.. Not 20 feet.. There is no proof..
I had lasik eye surgery 20 year ago .Now i have to have my fixed again . This time i'am going with Prk thanks for the advice .
Glad to see ur channel is rapidly growing Dr. Allen!
This video helped ease my concerns with laser eye surgery. I just had PRK done and it's only been a week, but I have zero side effects so far. Vision is slightly better which I am told keeps improving. My only issue was that the eye drop Ketorolac really was stinging my eyes each time I used it, so the doc gave me the okay to stop. I just want to say thank you so much for the information. I went back and forth about this decision for at least 5 years and happy that I finally did it.
I'm having it tomorrow, smart surf prk
@@Bolter024 Awesome. Congrats. Yeah, the horror stories scared me for a long time. I understand they exist but that's the risk of surgery. Plenty of people, including myself have had wonderful results. Good luck with your surgery tomorrow!
@@Kylie-ry5ff Thanks 🙂
what was your prescription before surgery btw ?
@@Bolter024 OMG i want to do smartsurface prk so bad but here in France we don't have it!!!! How is your vision now please and did you reach 20/20?
@@souleymeneabbadi3891 I did yes :)
I had PRK done 20 years ago and have way beyond 20/20. My DR is amazed. No haze at night. My DR said the military would not be able to tell I had it done.
Had my eyes done with Lasik almost 18 years ago. Dry eyes are a slight problem in winter but over all? It was a success.
I’m going to take the PRK surgery in next two days and I’m glad that I got some good information in this video.
I had PRK done last September. It is honestly the best decision that I have ever made! I wore glasses for 20 years because I had an astigmatism and a prescription of a -3.0 on my right eye and a -2.75 on my left. My vision is currently at 20/20 & I love it more than words can express! 🐻❄️
Omg! Thanks for sharing. My vision is that right now
How is your vision now please do you have better than 20/20?
Then why are you wearing glasses in your profile pic ?
@@AlejandroRodriguez-gs3kh i did ebk 2 weeks ago but i still gonna put glasses without number because it fits my face better then without
I hear I might have to wear glasses after getting PRK. Are those glasses permanent? If so, then I don't see how PRK would be worth it.
Thank u so much doctor, u did the honest job. Most clear anaylsis. 👍 doing best job, stay blessed.
I'm a forensic pathologist assistant, I've seen nasty stuff but eye surgery ALWAYS gives me the chills
haha how so?
My mom had LASIK and she said it worked well. she still wears reading glasses though. My Mother-in-law had it and it worked well for her too. I had an evaluation for it recently and found out that I can't get LASIK for my right eye due to some scarring but probably can get a PRK for it. Everyone I know who had it had positive outcomes.
Went with the PRK myself, due to my skittishness of my corneal nerves being cut (dry eyes) and the flap dislodging if I faceplanted off of my dirtbike. Yeah the recovery was longer but was worth it for me. And not nearly as bad as the pain and recovery from orthopedic surrgery!
I got PRK via the Army 5 years ago. I'm very glad I had it done. The recovery was rough because you just had your cornea scraped off, and you are having it healed back. But its nothing intolerable. Ide rather have a new Cornea along with new vision.
Great vid!! Loved ur opening reminded me of a hundred years of eye exams!! Very informative
Very simple language and to the point great help thank you
Very interesting video. I'm a professional airline pilot who's just undertaken PRK surgery, advised by the specialist who said that PRK was the best procedures for me, exactly for the reasons you detailed on the video: thickness of the cornea and dryness. Pilots work in an extremely dry environment, where the relative humidity can reach as low as 5%. I can confirm that PRK recovery is slow and not linear in the first days after the surgery so patience and rest are important.
woah.
so how much it cost?
How long did it take for you to have functional sight?
So how's your eye now? Please we need to know
@@Laharl42 I have a private insurance so I got a discounted price of roughly 1600 euros/both eyes.
@@cmfrtblynmb02 It depends on the type of technique used in my case it took at least a week to be able to read a screen or the mobile. But now I see perfectly and I removed the restriction after the Medical Class 1
Awesome video! I actually never even knew about PRK.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for such a thorough explanation.
My aunt had Lasix and is EXTREMELY happy she did it. 20+years later and seeing great! It was very new when she got it done so I'm sure in the time that has passed it has gotten a lot better too.
My mom got it 25 years ago and she says it was the best thing she ever did. Still seeing 20/20.
Thank you both for commenting. It’s good to know these surgeries can be done and have great long-term effects.
Had PRK about 17 years ago while in the military. My experience is consistent with what the Dr. shared. Couldn't be happier with the result, even 17 years later!
What's ur eyepower
20/10 last time it was checked.
@@mwswarrior Your eye power before you did prk please?
How is your vision now? Or any night vision problem or glare or halos problems?
20/200
Having LASIK done on my eyes was one of the best decisions in my life. The convenience and comfort afterwards is priceless.
Hii I have very weak eyesight and wanted to do lasik how is it going is it worth it
I heard after lasik you can go to swimming or play much sports is it true (sorry to disturb it just living without glasses is just like a dream )
It works for most people. I have a colleague, though, for whom Lasik didn’t work out too well and she continued to wear glasses afterwards. For me, however, the doctor who made it was really good. When I had it done, after the operation, I had to avoid sunlight for about a day and basically tried to have my eyes closed or with sunglasses the whole time. But afterwards, my vision was perfect. But my eyesight was not that bad to begin with. Important is to find a very good doctor, have them check your eyes if it even qualifies to have the procedure done and follow instructions carefully before, during and after the procedure. For me, it was totally worth it but like I said, it doesn’t work out well for everyone. And it was explained that your eyesight will eventually still undergo natural age-related deterioration.
@@riaconradt2554 thank youu so much for replying I'll take time to find a good doctor. Thanks once again
just landed in your Chanel. you are great. Clear information, excellent audio and video. Thank you mate. keep up the work
Personally I just had LASIK, just this past Thursday, I am 36 years old. The immediate result was obviously slightly “blurry” spending a whole day with my eyes closed was not enjoyable lol. But now , nearly a week out my vision is for the lack of a better term... amazing. I can see well beyond what I was even able too see with contacts (worn for about 18 years). Anyone who gets it , best of luck! It’s truly an otherworldly experience!!!
How are you doing with it a year later? Any night vision issues or close-up vision issues?
@@RabidNemo doing very well , had a checkup and everything is above board. No dryness, no negatives too speak of!
@@campingwithasocom1947 glad to hear it! I'm thinking of having it done even though I'm 28 my doctor told me that it would be a good idea to do it at a younger age if I can especially because I can afford it. I've noticed over the last 2 years that my distance vision has really gone and even finer details on the TV are hard to make out sometimes it's almost like the light just isn't refracting correctly
Not until you receive a Knock out at a Pub the flap will dislodge and hang loose EMERGENCY RM for sure Dude
@@chavale2Not everyone's an alcoholic like you.
I had PRK two days ago! My vision is super blurry but good enough for me to write and read this. I was in extreme pain yesterday and the day of my surgery, but I am better now and proud of myself for having gone throug with this. Good luck to everyone who considers PRK or any other kind of surgery!
How is your vision now? I’m 2weeks in and my eye is still blurry
@@murderton07111 What was your vision before the surgery?
@@murderton07111 how is it now mate ?
@@murderton07111 How are you doing now? I had PRK around 26 days ago, and, while I can notice that my vision is sharp, I still have double vision in both eyes. I've been told it will take some time to correct, but I should just be patient and keep using my drops.
@@Mario07101997 it’s not blurry but I really don’t see a change I’m actually on my way to the eye dr as I write this lol also been having a little pain so I’ll update you later
Your ability to speak in a way that anybody can understand is not an easy task, and I hope to be the same way when I am in your shoes Doc.
I've done LASIK 2 years ago, now instead of my right eye, my left got better so it became my leader eye. Was weird to get used to it, but after 2 months it was okay. Now my left is about 120% better than a normal vision and on my right it is about 90%. I do not regret LASIK, my life got so much easier. After 6 months of wearing sunglasses on sunny days (which i never had done before) my brain got used to it.
In which city you have done your surgery?
Heyy! Loved your video! I just got my eyes done here in Ottawa, Canada and it cost me $500 and eye for LASIK. 5 days after my surgery and my vision is phenomenal. Life changing experience and well worth the small discomfort of surgery. Your video was very informative and helpful. Luckily my cornea is very thick, like 900 micrometers or something so it cut costs for me and healing is great. Keep up the great work :)
HI Stephen
Can you share me your Dr contacts?
Update?
@@dunjaluk9698 eyes are still in tip top. Winter always drys them out for me but it was the best investment into myself I ever did. Worth every penny
@@stephenmacdonald20 It's lovely to hear that. Thank you for your response!!
@@stephenmacdonald20 Hey, I'm in Ottawa too. Did you go to Lasik MD at Mintoplace? How much did you pay? And do you get lifetime guarantee?
My older brother had LASIK done. He never experienced any complications. His vision was around -4.5 or -5.0. He walks around, drives and does everything else with no issue. However, he had the procedure done at the age of 22 (which is obviously a bit too young) in 2008, and now he wears glasses only when he works on his laptop. But whenever I am around him, he never has problems with reading anything or seeing at night. He functions as normal.
Thanks for sharing. Are you considering it?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Yes, I have been considering it ever since my brother had done it. My current vision is -5.0 with astigmatism in both eyes (more so in my left eye). I have been planning on doing it when I turn 25 in 2 years time. Having vision as bad as mine makes activities such as going to the beach or a waterpark such an inconvenience because I constantly have to worry about my glasses. I feel that LASIK or PRK is worth it in the long run. Even if it's not perfect, I'd rather have -1.0 vision than -5.0.
If the glasses are due to hypermetropia, then it's most likely not related to LASIK from the start, so at least he can avoid dual-range glasses (which are a pain in the #$$ with their split FOVs), and sees normally when things are far. Good to know he has no side effects.
Very informative video, thanks for that!! Also, I love your shirt, with the little glasses all over!
Ive been binge watching your videos!! Love them !
Great video! Very informative! I am thinking of getting eye surgery done in London and this really helped me understand it better and feel more knowledgable about the procedure.
In Japan, there's a new technology of refractive correction. You wear a pair of refractive lenses for a few weeks, then replace with a new pair. The process takes up to a year and the vision is slowly restored by the lenses.
@@ytsux9259 What is it called? and do people wear them 24/7 or do they take them off when they sleep?
I had PRK done in 2017 and have had great results! I was about a -4.00 in both eyes. After getting PRK it was about a month of recovery time for me but after that it was amazing. Could see and still see clearer than ever. I was informed about my eyes becoming a little more dryer than usual so I have experienced some common dryness but not even that bad. Way better than having to spend on glasses and contacts and manage those every day than every once in a while needing some eye drops. (About once a week) good results so far. Also I have unlimited touch ups depending on how much cornea I have left if vision start to regress.
I have the same vision. How long was it before you could drive and work?
@@spencerseibold4521 It was about 3 weeks or so. I was very, very sensitive to light the first week and could barely even look at my cellphone screen. I believe that is typical with PRK. I know with LASIK the recovery time is quicker since I believe it is less invasive but there are other risks associated such as the flap that will remain lifelong.
@@JennifersgJ lasik was an option for me. The biggest deciding factor was not having to worry about a flap coming off. Nobody told me about the pain. It was painful the following 30mins or so after leaving the office
I hear I might have to wear glasses after getting PRK. Are those glasses permanent? If so, then I don't see how PRK would be worth it.
@@lelouchvibritannia4028 it depends, if your vision is too bad maybe the doctors cant remove it all, but for sure it will improve alot
I had lasik done 12 years ago and still have 10/10 vision very happy with my results
Just had TransPRK (34 year old -600 with 200 astigmatism) done 2 weeks ago and I'm pretty happy with the results so far. Took about 5 days until vision got better (lens came out on Day 6) and was back to work on Day 10 but had to increase the fonts and take more breaks in front of the computer. Its slowly getting better and the halls and starbursts at night pretty much went away after day 3 or 4. Another thing to consider is the UV protection for PRK surgery as the Bowman's layer is gone. One is recommended to wear sunglasses for 1-2 months after surgery esp if you live in an area with a high UV index. Btw my wife also did it a month ago (-1200 with 100+ astigmatism) and she's super happy with the results.
Any updates almost a year post op?
@@SisiphoAmelieLeeZinja Never been better. I sometimes forget i was ever short sighted!
I had PRK done about 10 years ago when I was 20 years old. It was successful but the recovery was painful at times. Still so worth it. Unfortunately my eyes have changed a bit since the surgery because I was very young and your eyes still can change until your about 25 I believe. But I still have good enough vision. I have had one permanent side effect which it starbursting when I look into certain lights at night. It is not too distracting though. Still overall so worth it for how much pain I went through wearing contacts.
Was it laser PRK?
How old were you when you got it done?
@@arizamumtihan9066 I was 20 years old
@@Tcorse22 what's the best age for eye surgery?
So informative and well explained. Thank you so much.
Thank you for the video. I am going for LASIK on Friday. I hope it will be a wonderful experience
Which treatment will be better for me? Shortsighted. Left eye -3.30, Right eye -1.25. Slight astigmatism but not severe. Left eye higher astigmatism than right eye.
My work requires lot of travel. I'm quite adventurous and run long marathons so I'd prefer not having the hassle to put contacts in every time before running nor wearing foggy glasses while running 💨
I was about 20 years old when my vision started getting bad out of nowhere. I got the Lasik procedure for $3500 in total at Lasik eye center here in California. I got excellent results, but I do recommend using eye drops if you have to stare at a computer or screen for a long time.
That’s great! I’m glad for you 😃 Do you mind sharing the place you went to get it done?
Better explanation than what I received from lasik institute!
Very very helpful once again, thank you! 🙏🏼
I had Lasik done 3 years ago, so far so good. No complaints, and everything seems great. I'm blessed to get rid of my glasses and contacts.
Does everything feel the same it did before you got bad vision
@@sharpballer7751 I only knew glasses and then contacts for the longest time :) Spent loads of money for years on prescription glasses and for some years on contacts and solution. It feels great to not look for my glasses first thing in the morning.
@@samirasheikh2430 I can imagine, The best part JUST WAKING UP AND EVERYTHING IS CLEAR!
@@samirasheikh2430 I have one more question were your eyes ever dry after the surgery
@@sharpballer7751 yes for a month I used artificial tears regularly and up to 3 months I took good care of my eyes. Wear sunglasses in the harsh sun( I used to do that with contacts anyway). I had way drier eyes with regular contacts usage. The rule of thumb is this: take care of yourself for 3 months and make your eyes a priority. That way there are minimal risks later!
I had PRK approximately 25 years ago. Although admittedly it was painful for a few days (no bandage contact lens then) I was very pleased with the results. Only in last 5 years have I started wearing glasses (varifocals) with a much reduced prescription. Definitely worth remembering that you will more than likely have dry eye with Lasik and PRK. I find it so much better having a low prescription for glasses and that I no longer have to pay extortionate prices for thinner lenses. I believe the new craze is for lens implants (basically the same as cataract surgery) but not something I'm interested in....yet.
Hello thank you for sharing ! How long after surgery could you see and do you have any dry eye issues ?
Masha have hyperopia.. Her far vison is blurry and near vison is clarity.. Her eye is squishy.. Her vision is 20/20 - 20/10 as a range.. So she is far sighted.. She wear glasses and specs to cause her eyes to enlarge, magnify, and zoom in as a seemless illusiuon and mirage.. Even though she didn't use one eye to proove that.. She memorized letters.. You may cause her eyes's vision to worsen and degrade.. There is no distance.. Just the same 10 feet distance, while she sat there.. Not 20 feet.. There is no proof..
How is your vision now? What's your age? And what was your age when you first had PKR?
Just got Lasik three weeks ago. Glad that I did it.
Thank you for your thorough explanation! I truly understood their differences. Hopefully you'll have a video differentiating LASIK from LASEK. Godspeed!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you doctor from algeria
Hey thanks for watching! I hope things are going well there!
I had LASIK two weeks ago, best decision ever and wish I would had done it sooner. Have not had any negative effects since after the first 48-hours.
Amazing to hear!
You might want to update your profile picture hehe!
Two months later. How are you doing?
Thank you for this information. My wife is having double surgery soon. I'm not sure yet which type she is having yet, but you made me feel less nervous.
Thank you Dr. I really learned with your explanations 🙏🏼👍🏽
I had lasik, my friend had prk. Doc is right, lasik downtime is so much shorter (also depends on how advance the machine and technique used on you). General downtime mentioned to me is 4-6 hours. Mine was just 4 hours, and after say 6 hours i was able to see clearly already (i fell asleep coz when the anesthesia effects died down, the pain was so deep seated and annoying i just slept through it.). With my friend who had prk, his vision wasn’t clear until the 5th day. Generally the difference for a patient would be how long it would take before you get a clear eyesight. The downside of lasik for me really is the eye dryness. Im now forever reliant on my eye drops. What’s more, preservative free lubricating eye drops costs more (about 5 times) the usuaL with preservatives eye drop. If you’re going to use eye drops for long periods (maybe all your life) it’s better you get the preservative free coz your eyes do tend to suffer (feeling of grain within the upper eye flap and tired looking, red eyes).
If you have dry eyes, please watch Dr. Eric Berg's videos on dry eyes, it worked for me!!
I had lasik in ‘05. Mono vision where 1 eye is set for up close and the other for distance. By 2010 I couldn’t read anymore w/o cheaters. It’s also VERY hard to see at night w/o a lot of light. So back I go for a tweaking on my reading eye. The doctor said they wanted to do PRK this time and wanted to start on far vision eye first.?? I could see fine in a distance. They did the RPK and the next day I was on my knees crying because of the pain in my eyeball!!! Worst I have ever felt. When I went back and told them they were like, really? Wow.
Needless to say I did not have 2nd eye done. I wear a reading contact in that eye.
I had a similar issue, the next day after the surgery the pain was horrible, I literally woke up in tears because of the pain. My eyes very wet because of tears and the painkillers were not helping. The pain lasted for about 6 hours. I didn't know there anesthesia in drops exists. Even with all that pain I worth it, I don't regret but If I had to do it again I would look for the anesthesia for eyes instead of the pills.
How beautiful explained, thanks for the information...
Just got PR K done and I am going through the healing process. I just watched this video which actually is 100% true. All of the symptoms described here for PRKR real. I am resting for about a week and a half from work and all, intricate activities. I also enjoyed just watching the doctors face. He is gorgeous. ❤
I had Lasik 8.5 years ago. It was great, just had slight dry eyes. I ended up needing glasses for driving and watching tv though a year ago, and just had PRK last week. Definitely a harder recovery (lots of pain and discomfort for 2 days), and while my vision is still somewhat blurry 5 days later, it’s vastly improving every day!
ooh interesting you had both. so getting lasik didn’t disqualify you from getting a prk?
and you wouldnt have been able to get a second lasik? also, seems it’s been 4 months, how you doing now?
@@vladdraghici7237 correct, I could only get PRK and not Lasik a second time since there was already a “flap” created for the first procedure, too much time has passed that they can’t reuse it nor can they cut another. I’m feeling a lot better now, but I regularly need eye drops several times a day. My reading vision was awful during the healing process, which I wish they would’ve warned me about, since I work on a computer 40 hours a week! No issues now though. Nearly 100% back to normal.
@@brittyn Mhh so vision is back but you still need eyedrops. Were you told you'd eventually stop having to take them or will it be part of your routine, if you dont mind me asking too much haha
@@vladdraghici7237 I was always using eye drops after Lasik, just use them more often now. I think if I would’ve used them more regularly though, maybe it would’ve helped prevent my vision from worsening again.
I did lasik 10 yrs ago...my vision after lasik was very good but not fully recovered and now my eye sight is again weak ...so can I do prk or lasik retouching again ? Is it really painful... should I go for it or not
I had Lasik Contora done two days ago. It cost a little over $4,000 here in Tennessee. The whole process went really well. The procedure only took a few minutes. I didn't feel any pain, but there was some pressure and the burning smell. Immediately after, my vision was slightly blurry for a couple hours, but cleared up. My eyes definitely got dry and almost sticky. The antibiotic drops and the lubricant took away any discomfort I had. Today was my first follow visit and I have 20/15 vision. I had astigmatism in both eyes and my prescription wasn't crazy to begin with. My left eye was +1.5 and right eye +1.75. So far the dryness is getting better and I only have to apply lubricant every 3 to 4 hours. The hardest part for me is making a conscious effort not to rub or touch my eyes. I am very happy with the results thus far. I recommend everyone to research, ask questions, and find a reputable location to have the procedure done. Sorry for anyone who has had a bad experience and wish you all the best of luck.
How is your eye sight now tho, cuz I’m planning on getting mine done as well, I’m also looking for a proper place to do it
Update?
Where did you get it done?
I had PRK surgery completed in 2015 in the military. So worth it.
Very informative, thanks!
I had Radial keratotomy back in the 90's. It cost $3000 per eye but it was definitely worth it. Recovery was 2 days. For a few years I had starbusts at nights but they eventually cleared up.
Got PRK couple years ago, it has been great. Love it!!!
That is awesome! Glad to hear it went well. Is there a reason why you went iwth PRK vs LASIK?
@@DoctorEyeHealthsupposedly went with Lasik but due to the thicknesses of my cornea is to thin, went with PRK instead. 😊
@@RJ-sd6uc I'm getting it done on the 31st. Doctor said he'll measure the cornea the day of and help me decide but I'm leaning toward PRK. I don't like the idea of having a cornea 'flap' for the rest of my life. I don't care how 'secure' it is. lol
@@FillingTheGap1 wish you all the best, make sure to stock up food. Your bed and pillows will be your bestfriend for a week. 😊🤗
@Paradoxical Nightmare excellent! They told me I was a candidate for lasik and they were going to cut deeper. I was like noooppe. PRK me baby. For day 1 I can see well enough to drive. The right contact bandage stings a little.
Very informative Doc.... thanks so much for very good education video
Thanks!! Very helpful video
I had the army do my prk just over a year ago. With my glasses being -6.5 and -7 before, and my vision being good now, I'd call it a success. Except for a small blur line (similar to a scratch on a screen) it went well. I've discussed that with my doc and he said it should go away as it heals, it hasn't yet. As soon as I'm back stateside I'm gonna go in and see what it is and if we can fix it. It's barely noticeable except in bright situations or if I look really hard for it.
I've just realized how many ppl have had bad experiences reading these comments. I wonder if all that take plenty of vitamin c and wear uv protective lenses for at least a year after are true. I actually had permission to wear sunglasses in formation for a year (usually not allowed cuz it looks unprofessional). I was always a fan of sunglasses b4 so I'm gonna stick with it and try to prevent any problems.
You still got that blur line?
@@fernandez9765 i do. Its so unnoticeable i forgot to ask about it.
Currently on day 3.5 recovering from a prk procedure, only downside is time and wearing contacts has always been an issue for me. Price for both types of procedures would have been the same where I went. Ultimately painless, just dry afterwards. If you have anxiety about the procedure, they may offer you a mild sedative. You will not be driving, much less really doing anything after for up to 7 days, depending on your recovery.
Hey thanks for sharing! Wishing you a speedy recovery and excellent success!
I'm planning on getting Lasik this Friday but I spoke to opthalmologist and they told me to also look into PRK and see what your Lasik Consultation Doctor recommends.
Thanks for sharing such great value with us ! God bless you doctor!
Thank you!
I’m getting lasik next Saturday. My eyes currently are -8 and -8.25. Been wearing contacts almost 20 years. Can’t wait to wake up and be able to see like normal people.
How did it went ❤️❤️
@@humanbean6815 it went very well! Doctor said I’m healing great. And my vision is slightly better than 20/20. Only downside so far is my eyes are still healing so my far sight is slightly blurry and driving at night is weird cuz of headlights. But these downfalls will go away with a few weeks of time.
How are you doing now?
@@trevorsmith3116 Hey! How are you doing now? How is your night vision?
I wasn't a candidate for LASIK because of having thinner corneas and high prescription, but I was a candidate for PRK. I had it done about 6 months ago and it is the best thing I've ever done. The procedure was truly painless and I had no discomfort, but the recovery was rough. The first night and second day/night were hard to tolerate because it felt like the burning you get when cutting onions, but constantly, so it was difficult to handle. Day 3 I had minimal pain, but it was hard to keep my eyes open. Days 2 and 3, my eyes were really swollen and tearing a lot. Day 4 I went for a post op checkup. I wasn't supposed to get the contacts removed yet, but the doctor said my eyes had healed quickly so she removed them and my eyes immediately felt better. I was really sensitive to light the first two weeks and my vision wasn't stable the first week at all, but I was able to see relatively well. I was a -6.25 in each eye before the surgery so it was a big deal to me already. I had bad halos which made night time driving really hard for the first 3 weeks or so, but then they got better. They took over three months to go away completely. I never really had an issue with my eyes feeling dry, but I was told that if my vision starts to blur a bit, it's because my eyes are dry and I don't realize it, which definitely happens sometimes and the eye drops do help. After the first 3 weeks or so, my vision was mostly stable, but I'd notice I'd go through periods where I'd be a bit blurry for a little bit and then go back to normal for the first 4-5 months. I haven't experienced this in the last few weeks at all, which is good and my vision is at 20/15. What I will say is I'm sensitive to bright light sometimes. I spent 90% of March-June indoors because of the pandemic so I'm not sure if that's why, but it's not too bad.
Thanks for the great comment. I just went checkup and they also recommend PRK for me. I know the recovery is slow but it's the safer option. Hopefully everything will be fine after my surgery next week.
I had lasik done about two years ago (NYC), so far so good... no dry eyes, no pain, etc etc... I am happy.
That's great!!
Really good explanation - thank you
My mom is a neuro-ophthalmologist and back when laser eye surgery was booming (I think it was first called LASEK?) she was very against it, seeing so many patients with vision loss. She is still against it so many years later. I wish I could get it, but I have severe dry eyes, very high index prescription, I just don't want to risk not being able to see at night. We have a surgeon in our practice who performs both PRK and LASIK, but it just makes me nervous.
your mom is smart
LASEK(Laser Assisted Sub-Epithelial Keratectomy) is somewhat of the same thing as PRK(Photorefractive keratectomy) when it comes to the eye surface. Not the same procedure as LASIK(Laser-Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis).
If she practiced so long ago, then it means that she witnessed several issues which have probably been either resolved or minimized due to the maturity of the procedure.
This video has convinced me that I'm wearing contacts for the rest of my life. Thank you.
Contact lenses will definitely cause severe dry eye
Contacts messed up my eyes so bad! They destroyed my cornea and caused dry eyes. I wasn’t a candidate for lasik because of it, and had to have a lot of tests done to make sure I was a candidate for PRK. With that said, getting eye surgery (PRK) was the best decision I made. I only regret not doing it sooner. I was able to see pretty clearly (I saw the time from a clock on the wall) as soon as the surgery was over. My vision only improved from there. I had a really great doctor and my results are amazing with no issues.
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@@itshardeepdude I have worn contact lenses since 1962, and do not have dry eyes...
lol contact lens sucks, imagine getting fked by the wind and having to put them and take then out every time. Also its uncomfortable inside eyes and we shouldnt be putting things in our eye either. Either do surgery or weat glasses is better option.
i did prk 3 years back... best decision ever !!
Got PRK in France 2 months ago, 2000 € for both eyes. Very happy, manageable vision recovery after 1 week (9/10) and complete vision recovery after 3 weeks (10/10). Best thing I’ve done in my life.
Super est-ce tes yeux sont secs et où est-ce que tu as fais ta chirurgie?
If you've been thinking about getting lasik, do it. The longer you wait, the more diminishing returns you have for it. Mine was $4000, but you can finance it and it's literally something you use every waking hour.
And contacts and glasses add up quickly
4k would get me a pretty sweet tattoo. I am fine with glasses/contacs.
@@redragna3648 youd rather put a tattoo on your body than fix a damaged part of yourself? Regain confidence
If I were you I would've get it done in Turkey. It costs 8.000 Turkish liras and that means 833 dollars. Our economy sucks and we have the best doctors lol
@@jshaka3769 I fail to see what confidence has to do with it. And yes, absolutely I'd get a tattoo over a risky surgery that can drastically reduce my quality of life and have pretty much neglegible benefits otherwise. Putting on glasses or contacts isn't exactly taking huge chunks of time out of my day.
Hi!
It's the first time I've been to your channel. Good work in taking all these videos to explain eye conditions and issues..
I would love it if you would also update on other refractive eye procedure such as SMILE and Trans-Epilasik (or TransPRK). But of course, not all optometrist had the pleasure of having onserve all of these procedures done.
I'll be following your videos. Take care and stay safe!
Thank you so much! Yes, I have plans to cover procedures such as smile, ICL and others. But I am trying to collab with a few of my fav surgeons as I think it would make some cool videos.
Thats great! As a fellow optometrist I look forward to watching your videos. I like the way you explain concepts in layman's terms. I might use some of your explanations myself. :)
All the best!
I had PRK 3 months ago. I'm really happy. I still feel that my eyes get dry at night, but nothing crazy (this is not supposed to last forever). It's not cheap, but it's worth (and I wouldn't risk my eyes to be operated by a non proper professional just because it's cheaper). I know a lot of people saying that having this operation was the best investment they ever did in their life. I understand there can be problems for a small percentage of people, so it's understandable if you are scared, just as some people are afraid of flying.
I had no idea that cataract surgery and LASIK surgery was almost the same. I had cataract surgery done December 2021 on my right eye and my vision is finally clear since 3rd grade. I can’t wait to get my left eye done.
After reading these comments, I think I will just stick with glasses and contacts
Ikr I will assume the worst case scenario for myself.
I appreciate my eyes so much it's not worth it at all.
I'm just afraid someone will sway me away from this kind of thinking in the future since there are mixed results.
It's a gamble I will always come back to read these comments or search the scary and terrible results that destroyed people's lives.
Please avoid contact lenses at all. They will lead to severe dry eye
The CodingPrimate glasses and contact are distractions i have -3,50
I’m only 10 years old and every year my parents had to take me to a doctor because I always watch to much every day nonstop to make sure my eye balls are not damage
ikr... this seems like the hub for bad experiences for both procedures