Laser Eye Surgery Consultation in Abbotsford

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) surgery uses a laser to reshape your cornea. It’s similar to LASIK in many ways, with one difference—instead of cutting a flap in the eye’s outer layer, the outer layer of cells is removed using a brush or swab. Once the surgery is complete, a bandage-like contact lens covers the eye.

PRK may be a good option for people with thinner corneas or who are very active and don’t want to risk dislodging a flap. Recovery is slightly longer than with LASIK, with roughly 5 days of blurred vision. All significant changes and healing are finished a few months post-procedure.

Refractive lens exchange is regularly used to treat cataracts, where the eye’s natural lens becomes clouded. This type of surgery also shows promise for treating refractive errors and enhancing vision.

Refractive lens exchange involves using a laser to cut a small opening in the eye, removing the natural lens, and replacing it with an artificial intraocular lens.