The longer I postponed surgery, my doctor kept warning me, the more difficult the corneal scraping operation needed to remove the scars, a procedure known as superficial keratectomy.

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Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK): Does not create flaps, making it potentially more suitable for athletes and those who are active. It may be less expensive than LASIK (not always) but has a longer ...

2. PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) In PRK, the surgeon removes the outermost layer of the cornea (epithelium) before reshaping the cornea underneath.

PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) PRK is a type of eye surgery that uses a laser to reshape your cornea to improve your vision. It can be used for myopia, hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism.