{"id":27704,"date":"2024-02-06T22:25:56","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T21:25:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/prk-laser-eye-surgery-experience-report-of-a-trans-prk-operation\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T22:25:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T21:25:56","slug":"prk-laser-eye-surgery-experience-report-of-a-trans-prk-operation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/prk-laser-eye-surgery-experience-report-of-a-trans-prk-operation\/","title":{"rendered":"PRK laser eye surgery: Experience report of a Trans-PRK operation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<br \/>\nIn 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 &#8220;new, better&#8221; life without visual aids.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Field report: What happens at the Trans-PRK?  <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are countless essays on the theory behind laser vision correction.<br \/>\nToday, however, we have written an experience report with patients that shows step by step what, when and how a laser vision correction is performed.   <\/span><b>PRK treatment with EyeLaser  <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">happens:  <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PRK aptitude test and preliminary examination  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first visit to EyeLaser in the heart of Vienna is completely non-binding and free of charge for everyone.<br \/>\nYou quickly get an appointment for the   <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/book-an-assessment\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/book-an-assessment\/\">free aptitude test<\/a><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  and a short time later you will be greeted in a friendly manner by the team.<br \/>\nThe test is very quick, painless and afterwards you know for sure whether laser eye surgery is even possible.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is followed by a <\/span><b>comprehensive preliminary examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  This is where the eyes are put through their paces.<br \/>\nVarious 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 &#8211; e.g. the diopters.<br \/>\nIncidentally, the result of this examination also determines    <\/span><b>whether the Trans-PRK is the best method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  &#8211; or whether <a href=\"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/lasik-femto-lasik\/\">Femto-LASIK<\/a>, LASIK, LASEK, <a href=\"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/smartsight\/\">SmartSight<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/lens-implantation\/\">lens surgery<\/a> is more promising after all.<br \/>\nDepending on the initial situation, state-of-the-art equipment is used to:   <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measure visual acuity or refraction in diopters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To capture the topography of the cornea  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform a pachymetry  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking the retina  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the intraocular pressure  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This appointment <\/span><b>usually lasts 90 minutes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where we are happy to take the time to answer all your questions.<br \/>\nStress and hecticness have no place in the consultation.<br \/>\nTrust is the basis for choosing the EyeLaser eye laser center with a good feeling.<br \/>\nPossible risks of trans-PRK are openly communicated.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/book-an-assessment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange a free and non-binding aptitude test<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this is non-binding &#8211; the decision is always in your own hands.<br \/>\nThe 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.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day of surgery: pain-free &amp; fast<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day of the operation itself, a little <\/span><b>excitement is completely normal.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  But there is no need to worry.<br \/>\nBefore the procedure starts, there is a consultation with the eye surgeon and enough time to answer any final questions.<br \/>\nDuring preparation, you always know what is being done and what is coming next.<br \/>\nThe warm, friendly atmosphere of the practice premises combined with the clinical tidiness creates a pleasant atmosphere for both patient and doctor.     <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The face is cleaned and disinfected.<br \/>\nThen you go to a   <\/span><b>Comfortable position<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in which you can simply linger.<br \/>\nThe eyelids are fixed in place and you are given special anesthetic drops.<br \/>\nThis guarantees a    <\/span><b>completely painless and smooth PRK procedure.  <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<br \/>\nThe whole process takes an average of   <\/span><b>20 to 30 minutes per eye.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  The laser is only in use for a few minutes.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once everything is done, a protective lens is inserted to protect the eye from infection.<br \/>\nThis allows the cornea to heal perfectly.<br \/>\nYou can now stay for a while or go home immediately to recover from the exciting day.    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A little tip: A  <\/span><b>Sunglasses against light sensitivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is worth having with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In good hands: Follow-up checks using the PRK method<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>PRK experience reports from EyeLaser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> repeatedly emphasize how much patients appreciate the fact that they have a contact person even outside the two fixed check-up appointments. <\/span><b>contact person<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  have.<br \/>\nIf questions arise or there are complications, you usually get   <\/span><b>an appointment on the same day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to clarify everything. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortly after the procedure, the <\/span><b>first appointment for a follow-up examination<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  takes place.<br \/>\nThere, it is checked that the healing is proceeding as desired.<br \/>\nExperience has shown that after a trans-PRK in the first few days  <\/span><b>  Mild pain and burning sensation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  can occur.<br \/>\nSoothing eye drops are used to combat this.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As soon as the healing is complete, a meeting is held for the <\/span><b>final check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\nHier endet der \u201coffizielle\u201d Part der Behandlung.<br \/>\nWenn es im Nachgang jedoch zu Problemen kommt, wei\u00df man immer, wo man willkommen ist und wo einem geholfen wird.    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange an appointment: Advantages of PRK surgery at EyeLaser  <\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest medical standards and state-of-the-art equipment  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internationally renowned eye surgeons  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individual, personal consultation with an ophthalmologist and a wide range of treatments  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many years of experience in science and research  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friendly, centrally located premises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant availability for our patients  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparent and fair pricing  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><button>  Make an appointment now  <\/button><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer testimonials: Laser eye surgery with EyeLaser &#8211; a good decision  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Augenlasern &amp; Linsenchirurgie Operationen bei EyeLaser Wien-Linz-Graz\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EbCqZ4ayLys?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally living without glasses and contact lenses  <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<br \/>\nBut that is normal.<br \/>\nAfter PRK, the eye has to regenerate, the    <\/span><b>Visibility is temporarily restricted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  and you are more sensitive to light.<br \/>\nYou are still dependent on visual aids and dry eyes can also be unpleasant.<br \/>\nYou are given artificial tears or eye drops for this.    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the first week after laser treatment, the cornea heals and vision <\/span><b>vision improves with each passing day.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  The visual improvement progresses for 4-6 weeks.<br \/>\nThe brain must slowly become accustomed to the new geometry and you can   <\/span><b>increasingly do without glasses or contact lenses in everyday life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; this happens about 4 weeks after the operation. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When maximum visual acuity is reached varies from patient to patient.<br \/>\nAs a rule, visual acuity has   <\/span><b>completely stabilized after three to four months at the latest.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Life without glasses and contact lenses feels good.<br \/>\nNormally, the values should remain stable.<br \/>\nHowever, subsequent correction is also possible with the PRK method without any problems.    <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What the Trans-PRK in the heart of Vienna costs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nice thing about EyeLaser is that it only costs as much in the end as was agreed at the beginning.<br \/>\nThere are no hidden costs or fees that end up adding to your budget.<br \/>\nIf you opt for a state-of-the-art trans-PRK in the heart of Vienna, you pay for it:    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1700 Euro per eye &#8211; all inclusive  <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know from experience that this is a lot of money.<br \/>\nThat&#8217;s why we offer an attractive   <\/span><b>Financing over 6 months with 0 percent interest. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With flexible financing over five years (interest rate: 6.6% APR), you only pay <\/span><b>33 euros per month <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for optimum visibility. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numerous testimonials from abroad show that it is not a good idea to save money on your health.<br \/>\nHaving 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.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here to <a href=\"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-costs-how-much-does-laser-eye-surgery-cost\/\">compare prices<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is PRK laser eye surgery?  <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abbreviation PRK stands for photorefractive keratectomy.<br \/>\nThis 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.   <\/span><b>correction of myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (long-sightedness) and astigmatism (curvature of the cornea). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are used. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the original PRK treatment, the top layer of the cornea is first removed with a scalpel.<br \/>\nThe laser then precisely models the cornea to optimize the refraction of light so that you can see clearly again. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why we only offer Trans-PRK at EyeLaser  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, however, at EyeLaser in Vienna and Linz we only offer the <\/span><b>modern Trans-PRK <\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on.<br \/>\nThis is the further development of the PRK, which   <\/span><b>more tissue-friendly, safer and even more precise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  is.<br \/>\nThe top layer of the cornea is also removed, but using a non-contact procedure   <\/span><b>without a scalpel.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone who is faced with the decision to finally become free of glasses and contact lenses through a Trans-PRK eye&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":23703,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[162],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lasek-prk-en"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eyelaser.at\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}