PRK laser eye surgery: Experience report of a Trans-PRK operation

Anyone who is faced with the decision to finally become free of glasses and contact lenses through a Trans-PRK eye laser treatment can benefit from authentic testimonials.
In this article, we at EyeLaser Vienna / Linz take you on a first-hand journey: From the preliminary examination to the day of treatment and the final check-up to a “new, better” life without visual aids.

Field report: What happens at the Trans-PRK?

There are countless essays on the theory behind laser vision correction.
Today, however, we have written an experience report with patients that shows step by step what, when and how a laser vision correction is performed.
PRK treatment with EyeLaser happens:

PRK aptitude test and preliminary examination

The first visit to EyeLaser in the heart of Vienna is completely non-binding and free of charge for everyone.
You quickly get an appointment for the
free aptitude test and a short time later you will be greeted in a friendly manner by the team.
The test is very quick, painless and afterwards you know for sure whether laser eye surgery is even possible.

This is followed by a comprehensive preliminary examination This is where the eyes are put through their paces.
Various measuring and diagnostic procedures are used to determine all the factors that are important to ensure that the procedure is a complete success in the end – e.g. the diopters.
Incidentally, the result of this examination also determines
whether the Trans-PRK is the best method – or whether Femto-LASIK, LASIK, LASEK, SmartSight or lens surgery is more promising after all.
Depending on the initial situation, state-of-the-art equipment is used to:

  • Measure visual acuity or refraction in diopters
  • To capture the topography of the cornea
  • Perform a pachymetry
  • Checking the retina
  • Determine the intraocular pressure

This appointment usually lasts 90 minuteswhere we are happy to take the time to answer all your questions.
Stress and hecticness have no place in the consultation.
Trust is the basis for choosing the EyeLaser eye laser center with a good feeling.
Possible risks of trans-PRK are openly communicated.

Arrange a free and non-binding aptitude test

All of this is non-binding – the decision is always in your own hands.
The appointment for the procedure is then made and you are given valuable advice on what to look out for so that everything runs smoothly on the day itself.

Day of surgery: pain-free & fast

On the day of the operation itself, a little excitement is completely normal. But there is no need to worry.
Before the procedure starts, there is a consultation with the eye surgeon and enough time to answer any final questions.
During preparation, you always know what is being done and what is coming next.
The warm, friendly atmosphere of the practice premises combined with the clinical tidiness creates a pleasant atmosphere for both patient and doctor.

The face is cleaned and disinfected.
Then you go to a
Comfortable positionin which you can simply linger.
The eyelids are fixed in place and you are given special anesthetic drops.
This guarantees a
completely painless and smooth PRK procedure.

The excimer laser is then used to remove the uppermost layer of the cornea and the shape of the cornea is individually modeled based on the measurement results.
The whole process takes an average of
20 to 30 minutes per eye. The laser is only in use for a few minutes.

Once everything is done, a protective lens is inserted to protect the eye from infection.
This allows the cornea to heal perfectly.
You can now stay for a while or go home immediately to recover from the exciting day.

A little tip: A Sunglasses against light sensitivity is worth having with you.

In good hands: Follow-up checks using the PRK method

In PRK experience reports from EyeLaser repeatedly emphasize how much patients appreciate the fact that they have a contact person even outside the two fixed check-up appointments. contact person have.
If questions arise or there are complications, you usually get
an appointment on the same dayto clarify everything. Shortly after the procedure, the first appointment for a follow-up examination takes place.
There, it is checked that the healing is proceeding as desired.
Experience has shown that after a trans-PRK in the first few days
Mild pain and burning sensation can occur.
Soothing eye drops are used to combat this.

As soon as the healing is complete, a meeting is held for the final check.
Hier endet der “offizielle” Part der Behandlung.
Wenn es im Nachgang jedoch zu Problemen kommt, weiß man immer, wo man willkommen ist und wo einem geholfen wird.

Arrange an appointment: Advantages of PRK surgery at EyeLaser

  • Highest medical standards and state-of-the-art equipment
  • Internationally renowned eye surgeons
  • Individual, personal consultation with an ophthalmologist and a wide range of treatments
  • Many years of experience in science and research
  • Friendly, centrally located premises
  • Constant availability for our patients
  • Transparent and fair pricing

 

 

Customer testimonials: Laser eye surgery with EyeLaser – a good decision

Finally living without glasses and contact lenses

If you ask people about their experience with PRK and how well they saw immediately after the procedure, the answer is clear: no better, perhaps even worse than before laser vision correction.
But that is normal.
After PRK, the eye has to regenerate, the
Visibility is temporarily restricted and you are more sensitive to light.
You are still dependent on visual aids and dry eyes can also be unpleasant.
You are given artificial tears or eye drops for this.

In the first week after laser treatment, the cornea heals and vision vision improves with each passing day. The visual improvement progresses for 4-6 weeks.
The brain must slowly become accustomed to the new geometry and you can
increasingly do without glasses or contact lenses in everyday life – this happens about 4 weeks after the operation.

When maximum visual acuity is reached varies from patient to patient.
As a rule, visual acuity has
completely stabilized after three to four months at the latest. Life without glasses and contact lenses feels good.
Normally, the values should remain stable.
However, subsequent correction is also possible with the PRK method without any problems.

What the Trans-PRK in the heart of Vienna costs

The nice thing about EyeLaser is that it only costs as much in the end as was agreed at the beginning.
There are no hidden costs or fees that end up adding to your budget.
If you opt for a state-of-the-art trans-PRK in the heart of Vienna, you pay for it:

1700 Euro per eye – all inclusive

We know from experience that this is a lot of money.
That’s why we offer an attractive
Financing over 6 months with 0 percent interest. With flexible financing over five years (interest rate: 6.6% APR), you only pay 33 euros per month for optimum visibility.

Numerous testimonials from abroad show that it is not a good idea to save money on your health.
Having a local contact who works to the highest standards and has decades of experience and thousands of happy patients is worth its weight in gold.

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What is PRK laser eye surgery?

The abbreviation PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy.
This form of eye surgery was developed before the classic LASIK treatment and has been used successfully all over the world for decades to treat refractive errors.
correction of myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) and astigmatism (curvature of the cornea). are used.

In the original PRK treatment, the top layer of the cornea is first removed with a scalpel.
The laser then precisely models the cornea to optimize the refraction of light so that you can see clearly again.

Why we only offer Trans-PRK at EyeLaser

Today, however, at EyeLaser in Vienna and Linz we only offer the modern Trans-PRK on.
This is the further development of the PRK, which
more tissue-friendly, safer and even more precise is.
The top layer of the cornea is also removed, but using a non-contact procedure
without a scalpel.

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Author:

Dr. Victor Derhartunian

Nachdem er sein Handwerk von den beiden Pionieren der Laserchirurgie gelernt hat, gehört Dr. Victor Derhartunian zu den führenden Augenlaser-Chirurgen. Er leitet die Praxis in Wien und kann seine Patienten in fünf Sprachen beraten.