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» Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) - Glossary
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)
What Happens after a PRK Surgery?
Complications and Risks
Why is it done?
Who can Undergo?
What should the Patient Undergoing Photorefractive Keratectomy Expect?
Difference between PRK and LASIK
When should NOT be done?
Tests
How do you Prepare?
What Happens During a Surgery?
Frequently Asked Questions
Glossary
References
Written by
Dr. Annapurna Kumar, MBBS, MS
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)
Last Updated on Jul 05, 2017
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Glossary
Astigmatism:
Vision problem due to irregularities on the surface of the cornea or lens
Presbyopia:
Vision problem in older individuals due to loss of elasticity of the lens resulting in long-sightedness
Sjogren’s syndrome:
An autoimmune disorder causing dry mouth and dry eyes
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