LASIK vs. PRK
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LASIK
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PRK
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Range
of Correction
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Low
to High
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Low
to Moderate
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Recommended
for
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-1.0D
to -12.0D+
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-1.0D
to -8.0D
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Pain During Surgery
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None
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None
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Pain
After Surgery
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Minimal
1-12 Hours
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Moderate
2-4 Days
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Post Op Medications
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4-10
Days
|
3
Months
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Visual
Recovery
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4-24 Hours
|
1-3
Weeks
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Return
To Work
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1-3
Days
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4-6
Days
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Surgical
Skill Required
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High
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Moderate
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Risk
of Complications
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Very Low Dependency (More Surgeon & Equip) |
Very Low Dependency (Less Equipment) |
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Post-Op
Visits Required
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3
Months
|
6
Months
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Treat
both eye at once
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Yes
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No
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Corneal
Haze
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None
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Possible
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Foreign
Body Sensation
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None
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Possible
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