Vision Correction Procedure Hits a Milestone Aug 13, 2008
"Laser refractive surgery has gone through an amazing evolution since the technology was first developed in the 1980s. Ten years ago there were only two laser refractive procedures available to consumers in the United States, PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) and traditional LASIK (Laser in situ Keratomileusis)," says Dr. Smith. "Over the years, as newer technology has won FDA approval, laser vision correction has become available to a broader segment of the population. Today, more people are... (Pekin Times, IL)
Lasik alternatives May 2, 2008
It goes by two names: Surface ablation, or wavefront-guided PRK, which stands for photorefractive keratectomy. What's most important is that it doesn't require cutting a flap into the cornea, the eye's clear covering, like Lasik does, a cut widely considered that procedure's riskiest step. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Scientists discover who is likely to get dry eye syndrome after LASIK surgery Mar 4, 2008
According to Dartt, the next steps for her team include expanding this study to a larger number of individuals and examining patients who have the PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) type of refractive surgery. The PRK has the same goal as LASIK, but the procedures differ. (EurekAlert!)
The Evolution of LASIK Opens Door for Patients With Vision Problems Jan 23, 2007
Lasik and the second-most popular procedure - PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy - are designed to correct three refractive errors: nearsightedness; farsightedness; and astigmatism, a visual distortion that causes blurred vision. KATHERINE FREY/THE WASHINGTON POST After having elective LASIK surgery in both eyes, Alice Corbett no longer needs glasses for distance, though she still uses them for reading. (The Ledger)
