PRK Laser Surgery is one of the most popular types of laser eye surgery that is currently being offered. The procedure generally reshapes the cornea in the eye with a laser. The procedure is permanent and effective, it allows you to enhance your vision to 20/20 and sometimes even better. Most patients that have done PRK surgery, approximately 80% of them have found their vision to be improved significantly and no longer require corrective lenses or glasses.

LASIK eye surgery, another popular form of eye surgery is a procedure that is much different from PRK. Generarlly, LASIK uses a laser to reshape the upper portion of the cornea in the eye whereas PRK surgery reshapes the bottom of it. With PRK, they do not slice the top portion of the cornea to create a flap, its not necessary for this type of surgery.

There are benefits that can be seen from these two procedures. The main one being that you will not require contact lenses or eye glasses and individuals that are nearsighted have a higher success rate with laser vision correction. It is important to note that those with a significantly high degree of farsightedness with astigmatism have the fewer predictable results.

Best results depend on the level of your vision problems before the surgical procedure along with the skill level of the doctor and his work integrity. Laser vision correction is permanent, that being said, your vision will always be enhanced after a successful surgery. You must keep in mind however; your eyesight will change as you age. As you age, your vision degrades naturally and this takes effect when you reach the age of forty to fifty.

It is important that you find an ophthalmologist that has a great deal of experience in doing a PRK surgery. It would be a good idea to do your research before hand, ask many questions regarding laser surgery and the procedures involved and how it will benefit you in the future. Ensure that you understand completely about the risks and benefits involved and don?t ever hesitate to ask questions. If your questions remain unanswered and you have uncertainty in committing to this procedure than you might not be ready yet.