Refractive Surgery

Distance-Only PRK for Myopia With Astigmatism

Distance-Only PRK for Myopia With Astigmatism < 3 D (N = 297)

2022

ᵃPercentages are cumulative
ᵇResults reflect both 20/15 and 20/16

Following PRK to treat all levels of myopia, 86% of eyes achieved uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) of 20/20 or better, and 94% achieved 20/25 or better. An exceptional visual result of 20/16 or better was achieved in 51%. Compared with LASIK, visual acuity measurements obtained at 3 months with PRK (as they were above) tend to underestimate final outcomes for these patients who often see continued improvement between 3 and 6 months.