PRK LASIK (PHOTOREFRACTIVE KERATECTOMY)
PRK LASIK is generally recommended for patients whose corneas
are too thin to allow for the creation of the LASIK flap safely.
PRK LASIK is a refractive surgery in which the central epithelium,
or surface layer of the cornea, is removed by the surgeon,
and then the corneal bed is directly reshaped with the laser.
The surgeon may choose to use an anti-inflammatory compound
Mitomycin C on some patients. Mitomycin C is a powerful
pharmaceutical agent which inhibits haze in patients
post PRK Surgery.
It is highly recommended to use Mitomycin C on all patients with
greater than -4.00 D prescriptions who are having PRK since these
patients are at greater risk of the complication of haze formation
post operatively.
To promote healing and comfort, a bandage
contact lens is placed on the cornea.
The corneal epithelium will heal within
5-6 days in the average patient.
During this period, it is recommended that
you are monitored daily by our
optometrists or your eye care professional
until the contact lens is removed.
After the contact lens is removed, the follow-ups are
usually more spaced out. Because there is no flap created,
restrictions with physical activities are less
than what is imposed upon LASIK patients.
Myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and
astigmatism can be treated using PRK. Again, presbyopia
cannot be corrected by excimer laser treatments.
If you are having PRK, it probably means your corneas are
thinner than average, your prescription is higher or both.
Dr. Andrew W. Taylor, MD, FRCSC, Dip ABO
is a cum laude graduate of the University
of Toronto. He received his medical degree
from the University of Toronto in 1991,
completed an internship in comprehensive
internal medicine at The Toronto Hospital at
the University of Toronto in 1992, then went
on to complete his residency training in
ophthalmology at the University of Toronto.
He received his Fellowship from the Royal
College of Surgeons of Canada in 1995,
became a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1997, and was the recipient
of numerous academic awards including the Dr. Louis Kagal Memorial
Award for excellence in ophthalmology from the University of Toronto,
Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Taylor has been in private practice since 1995, specializing in
anterior segment and refractive surgery. He is associated with Peninsula
Eye Associates in Niagara Falls and is the former Chief of Ophthalmology
at the Greater Niagara General Hospital.
Performing laser refractive surgery since 1995, with extensive
experience in LASIK, PRK and intraocular surgery, he has also
participated as an investigator on previous FDA trials of new technologies in refractive surgery. Performing over 80,000 refractive procedures,
including over 10,000 custom wavefront ablations since 2001,
Dr. Taylor founded LASIK PROVISION and is acting Medical Director
of the clinic.
Active member of the Ontario Medical Association, the Canadian Medical Association, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the
Royal College of Physicians of Canada, the American Board of
Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology,
the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the
International Society of Refractive Surgery.
is a cum laude graduate of the University
of Toronto. He received his medical degree
from the University of Toronto in 1991,
completed an internship in comprehensive
internal medicine at The Toronto Hospital at
the University of Toronto in 1992, then went
on to complete his residency training in
ophthalmology at the University of Toronto.
He received his Fellowship from the Royal
College of Surgeons of Canada in 1995,
became a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology in 1997, and was the recipient
of numerous academic awards including the Dr. Louis Kagal Memorial
Award for excellence in ophthalmology from the University of Toronto,
Faculty of Medicine.
Dr. Taylor has been in private practice since 1995, specializing in
anterior segment and refractive surgery. He is associated with Peninsula
Eye Associates in Niagara Falls and is the former Chief of Ophthalmology
at the Greater Niagara General Hospital.
Performing laser refractive surgery since 1995, with extensive
experience in LASIK, PRK and intraocular surgery, he has also
participated as an investigator on previous FDA trials of new technologies in refractive surgery. Performing over 80,000 refractive procedures,
including over 10,000 custom wavefront ablations since 2001,
Dr. Taylor founded LASIK PROVISION and is acting Medical Director
of the clinic.
Active member of the Ontario Medical Association, the Canadian Medical Association, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the
Royal College of Physicians of Canada, the American Board of
Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology,
the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the
International Society of Refractive Surgery.
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