Comparison of LASIK and Surface Laser (PRK/LASEK) in New Jersey
This page provides a comparison between the more commonly performed LASIK procedure, and the surface laser eye surgery procedures, known as PRK and LASEK. Dr Ed Hedaya is a New Jersey LASEK and PRK New Jersey specialist.
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COMPARISON
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LASIK
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SURFACE LASER
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| FDA Approved |
Yes
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Yes
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| Range of Correction |
-Astigmatism
-Farsightedness
-Nearsightedness
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-Astigmatism
-Farsightedness
-Nearsightedness
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| Able to Have CustomCornea? |
Yes
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Yes
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| Wound Depth |
Deeper
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Superficial
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| Risk of Late Corneal Weakness. |
Low
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Extremely Low
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| Risk of Late Traumatic Flap Dislodgment. |
Possible
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Impossible
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| Risk of Flap Complications. |
Low
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None
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| Risk of infection. |
Very Low
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Very Low
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| Intra Operative Pain |
Low
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None
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| Post Operative Pain |
Minimal 12 hours
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Mild in 90% of patients 24-72hrs
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| Risk of Dry Eye |
Common, usually mild and temporary (months)
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Significantly less common
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| Risk of Haloes and Glare |
Low
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Lower
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| Visual Results Fully Recognized |
Majority in 24 hours
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Majority 4-5 days
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| Return to Work |
1-2 days
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4-5 days
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| Risk of Complications |
Low, more surgeon dependent
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Less common
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| Risk of Central Corneal Scarring |
Rare
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Rare
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| Ability to Enhance Before 2 Years |
Easy
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Easy
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| Ability to Enhance After 2 Years |
Difficult
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Easy
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