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1666 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80210
303-320-1777

St. Anthony Hospital | Medical Plaza 1
11750 West 2nd Pl, Suite 235
Lakewood, CO 80228
303-989-2023

Colorado Ophthalmology Associates

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PRK – A LASIK Alternative

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There are a few corneal conditions that will preclude people from having LASIK. At Colorado Ophthalmology Associates, we can offer you other solutions to help correct your vision.

PRK, or photorefractive keratectomy, is a procedure that is an excellent alternative to LASIK for some patients. The PRK procedure is very similar to LASIK surgery but does not include a corneal flap. The outer layer of the cornea, called the epithelium, is removed before the start of the laser adjustments. These cells will naturally replace themselves over 3-5 days. PRK allows the surgeon to make laser adjustments to the cornea and preserve the greatest amount of corneal thickness.

PRK is a good option for patients who are not good candidates for LASIK due to thin corneas. This method maximizes corneal stability and avoids the rare complications of a corneal flap. The trade-off is that it takes longer for vision to improve.

If you have been told that you are not a candidate for LASIK, and you would like to explore your other vision correction options, please contact our office for a consultation.

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