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LASIK vs. PRK?
I am looking to have CRS done within the next 6 months, and I would obviously prefer LASIK as the recovery time is shorter and optimal visual acuity is often obtained within a shorter tiemframe. However, I have optic nerve head drusen without visual field decrement and have been told that it would make PRK a safer procedure due to the application of a cup during the creation of the LASIK corneal flap.
Just looking for your thoughts. I obviously am going to be consulting an ophthalmologist for my actual medical management so this is just more to discuss cases you guys have done, seen, or reviewed in case literature -- for my general information and to set my expectations.
Thanks!
I am looking to have CRS done within the next 6 months, and I would obviously prefer LASIK as the recovery time is shorter and optimal visual acuity is often obtained within a shorter tiemframe. However, I have optic nerve head drusen without visual field decrement and have been told that it would make PRK a safer procedure due to the application of a cup during the creation of the LASIK corneal flap.
Just looking for your thoughts. I obviously am going to be consulting an ophthalmologist for my actual medical management so this is just more to discuss cases you guys have done, seen, or reviewed in case literature -- for my general information and to set my expectations.
Thanks!