About PRK
The talented eye surgeons of Solomon Eye Physicians & Surgeons strive to help all of their patients realize their dreams of clear vision without glasses. Recognizing that not all individuals are LASIK candidates, Dr. Jonathan Solomon is a nationally recognized eye surgeon, and he and his team offer several variations of laser eye surgery, including LASIK, PRK, RLE, and ICL.
The PRK procedure was developed before LASIK, and it has helped millions of people worldwide achieve 20/20 vision or better. Since the introduction of LASIK, the PRK procedure has generally been reserved for eyes with inadequate corneal thickness. This is because the PRK procedure does not involve the creation of a corneal flap. Instead, the laser energy is applied directly onto the eye's cornea.
Besides allowing patients with thin corneal tissue to have laser vision correction, the main advantage of PRK is that it completely eliminates the risk of flap-related complications. In addition, it might lead to better nighttime vision. Call or contact us today in Greenbelt or Bowie, MD to learn more about PRK.
Best Candidates
To find out if you might be eligible for PRK surgery at Solomon Eye Physicians & Surgeons, you will need to come in for a thorough evaluation. We need to determine things, like your overall health, medical history, eye health, etc., before we can move ahead with PRK. Those best suited for PRK surgery are:
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Not candidates for LASIK
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Free from any eye infection, ocular disease, or dry eye
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At least 18 years old
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Not pregnant or breastfeeding
What to Expect
PRK surgery is very much like LASIK and LASEK for the first several steps. Your eyes will be numbed with drops before the procedure to ensure your maximum comfort, and then a suction device will be placed over the eye being treated to keep it from moving. You will be able to feel the pressure of the suction device, but it does not hurt. Our laser technology will then map your eye to determine the exact corrections to make to the shape of your cornea.
The major difference between PRK and LASIK is that there is no flap created in PRK. Instead, the epithelium of the eye is totally removed and discarded, and then the surgeon uses the laser to reshape the cornea beneath. PRK is a very quick procedure and usually only takes about 10 minutes. Once you are finished, protective contact lens "bandages" will be put in your eyes to wear during your healing period. Your epithelium is able to regenerate and heal itself quite quickly (approximately one week), though the downtime is longer than with the other laser vision correction methods.
PRK Reviews
Dr. Solomon performed my PRK surgery some years back and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. He is by far the best eye doctor I've ever met and the only one I trust with my vision. My outcome was so good I took my grandmother to him for her cataract surgery and she praises him on how good his bedside manners are and how professional he is. Very very happy and will be a patient of his for life.
I've been a patient of Dr. Jonathan Solomon since April and I'm about to have ICL surgery with him on Monday!!! I've been a glasses/contacts wearing woman since I was about 5 years old and the last fifteen to twenty years searching high and low in Boston, MA, Orlando, and now DC areas for a good doctor to preform LASIK or PRK and NO such luck because of too thin corneas or whatever!! Until now!! I found a truly highly esteemed Doctor!!! The staff in his office are truly stellar!!! Jasmine, Amanda, Nicole, and especially TORI you guys are the gold in the gold star!!! These women will assist with whatever you need to ensure your visits and surgery go well!! What a stellar office he has!! Counting the days till Monday and saying goodbye to lens/glasses hopefully forever!!!
Dr. Solomon performed my PRK surgery some years back and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. He is by far the best eye doctor I’ve ever met and the only one I trust with my vision. My outcome was so good I took my grandmother to him for her cataract surgery and she praises him on how good his bedside manners are and how professional he is. Very very happy and will be a patient of his for life.
Dr. Solomon performed my PRK surgery some years back and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. He is by far the best eye doctor I've ever met and the only one I trust with my vision. My outcome was so good I took my grandmother to him for her cataract surgery and she praises him on how good his bedside manners are and how professional he is. Very very happy and will be a patient of his for life.
It has been a great experience working with Dr. Solomon and the research department. After being told for years that I wasn't a candidate for LASIK or PRK I almost gave up hope on getting rid of my thick glasses. If you have a high prescription like mine you know the burden of glasses and contact lenses. Dr. Solomon didn't just extend to me an opportunity he extended an opportunity that would change not only my life but the lives of my family as well. Having the ICL procedure gave me so much freedom. The greatness freedom was being able to interact with my daughter with such clarity. I never understood until now how your visual perception holds so much weight to your mental perception. Tiffany is a pleasure to work with. The research team is certainly knowledgeable and has held my hand through every step of this process.
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Follow-Up
We ask all of our laser vision correction patients to return for at least two follow-up appointments. These visits are important because we need to be able to make sure you are healing on track and seeing more clearly. We may also need to help you manage any discomfort. PRK does come with a little more discomfort than LASIK and LASEK, and prospective Maryland PRK patients should keep in mind that recovery after PRK takes somewhat longer than recovery after LASIK. After PRK, full visual acuity is usually achieved within 4 – 7 days, but you may have feelings of grittiness and dryness and experience episodes of blurred vision, glare, and halos for several weeks. After the healing period is over, most PRK patients enjoy results similar to or better than those achieved with LASIK.
Dependable Vision Correction
If you've been told you are not a candidate for LASIK, you may be eligible for PRK surgery. PRK offers equal or better results than LASIK with only a bit more of a healing process. PRK was the very first technique for laser vision correction and has been helping patients achieve clear vision for decades. By applying their specialized skill and experience, the team at Solomon Eye Physicians & Surgeons of the Washington metropolitan area can help you see better than ever.
