PRK method – a safe and long-term solution for removing dioptres
In today’s modern age, laser vision correction has become very popular among people who want to get rid of glasses and contact lenses. One of the oldest and most reliable methods for laser vision correction is the so-called PRK method . This method has been around for decades and gives excellent results. In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to know about the PRK method of laser diopter reduction and why it’s our technique of choice.
What is PRK?
PRK is a type of laser eye surgery used to correct:
- nearsightedness (myopia),
- farsightedness (hypermetropia),
- astigmatism.
The procedure uses a laser to reshape the cornea (the transparent front part of the eye) to focus light properly on the retina and allow for clear vision.
How is PRK performed?
The PRK procedure consists of three basic steps:
- Preparation – removal of the surface layer of the cornea (epithelium) using a special gentle brush.
- Laser reshaping – precise removal of corneal tissue with a laser, which takes only a few seconds.
- Recovery – placement of a therapeutic contact lens that protects the cornea and accelerates the healing of the epithelium (usually a few days).
Advantages of the PRK method
- Safety – a procedure with a long history of success.
- Suitable for thinner corneas – an ideal solution for patients who are not candidates for LASIK.
- Stable results – after a recovery period, the results are reliable and long-lasting.
Recovery and negative aspects
Although PRK has numerous advantages, it is important to know the potential challenges:
- Longer recovery period – compared to LASIK, stabilization of vision takes several days longer.
- Discomfort – in the first days, tearing, sensitivity to light and mild pain are possible.
- Protection and care – during recovery, therapeutic contact lenses are worn that do not come off for the first few days.
For whom is PRK the best solution?
PRK is especially recommended for patients who:
- they have a thin cornea,
- engage in sports or activities where there is a risk of eye injury (LASIK flap),
- have a problem with dry eyes (PRK reduces the risk of permanent dryness).
Conclusion
Laser diopter removal using the PRK method is a safe and effective procedure that can significantly improve the quality of life of those who want to get rid of glasses and lenses. Although it requires a slightly longer recovery period compared to other methods, the results are long-lasting, stable and highly reliable.
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Laser removal of dioptres – Summer action
You are only 10 minutes away from enjoying this summer without prescription glasses and contact lenses!
Special price during the summer, instead 100,000 dinars the discounted price is 80,000 dinars for both eyes .
If you have a problem with distance, near vision or have astigmatism and you want to remove your dioptre quickly and painlessly, the right solution for you is laser dioptre removal! Get rid of your glasses this summer with the PRK method , the safest laser eye surgery.
Laser removal of dioptres is a fast, painless and safe method of removing dioptres and astigmatism, and the result is visible immediately! Laser removal of dioptres has been used in the world since the 80s, and until now the methods of vision correction using lasers have become completely perfected and very popular due to their success and simplicity.
It is a painless and reliable intervention that lasts only 10 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. After the operation, the patient goes home and is ready to return to normal life activities in a few days.
WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR LASER DIOPTRIA REMOVAL?
- Age: from 20 to 50 years
- Diopter height: range from -10.0 to +5.0, including astigmatism up to +/-5.0
- Diopter stability: that the diopter has not changed more than +/- 0.50D in the last year (ie 2 years in high minus diopters and in patients at the lower age limit)
- A healthy cornea, of sufficient thickness
- A healthy eye without associated eye diseases, infections or eye injuries
- No contraindications: pregnancy and breastfeeding, systemic and autoimmune diseases, connective tissue diseases
If you wear contact lenses, it is important to remove them in time before the examination, in order to obtain relevant results at the preoperative examination:
- Remove soft contact lenses at least 7 days before the examination
- Remove gas permeable contact lenses at least 14 days before the examination
- Remove hard contact lenses at least 30 days before the examination
PRK METHOD OF DIOPTRE CORRECTION
We are confident in ourselves and reliably guarantee your success, since we are characterized by many years of experience in this field and thousands of satisfied patients. Namely, we performed the first interventions of laser dioptre removal using the PRK method in October 2006 . Today, it represents our chosen dominant technique due to its success and safety. Patients with dry eyes or thinner corneas may also be candidates for laser diopter removal because this technique does not cut the cornea. You can read the detailed procedure of the PRK operation at this link.
ACCOMMODATION IN SUBOTICA
Our goal is not only a solution to your health problem. We strive to permanently improve the quality of your life by providing you with a better view of the world. Therefore, we are putting at your disposal two two-bed apartments located within the eye center.
You no longer have to look for accommodation in Subotica, wander around the city or pay for a taxi. You don’t know Subotica? Don’t worry, our location is simple – we are right next to the main bus station.
Laser diopter removal – action
- 40,000 dinars (one eye)
- Possibility of deferred payment
- Accommodation in Subotica
- A team with many years of experience
- Thousands of satisfied patients
- Safe and painless intervention
📞 Schedule an inspection by calling 024 45 45 000 or +381 60 55 75 754 (Viber) .
The action lasts until the end of summer 2023, and the number of available dates is limited.
Get a new look at everything this summer – we’re waiting for you!
Do you want to finally get rid of diopters, but you have doubts?
We provide answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about laser dioptre removal .
1. Laser dioptre removal can cause blindness.
Fact: It is not possible for a laser to “burn” your eyes. All laser methods use cold lasers . The surface of the eye (cornea) is precisely remodeled with a cold laser beam.
2. After surgery, the diopter will return.
The results of laser dioptre removal are permanent in 98% of cases . At extremely high diopters, in less than 2% of cases, returns were recorded, but significantly smaller than those before laser correction.
3. Dryness of the eye after surgery is permanent.
Increased dryness of the eye occurs for about 6 weeks on average, and then artificial tears are used. After 6 months, in 99% of cases , patients no longer have dry eye symptoms.
4. It is not possible to remove cylinders (astigmatism).
As the cornea is remodeled by laser dioptre removal, its irregularities are also removed along with the dioptre. So your cylinders become a thing of the past .
5. Laser diopter removal is unsafe.
This intervention has been done all over the world for more than 30 years . More than 50 million people got rid of diopters by laser. Today, it is the most frequently performed procedure in medicine , which is performed at the request of patients.
Do you have any other questions? Write to us!
Laser removal of dioptres and the age limit
Laser dioptre removal is an intervention that quickly and reliably removes dioptres and enables clear vision without wearing glasses and contact lenses. However, not all patients are suitable candidates for this operation. There are certain conditions that must be met, and one of them relates to age .
How old do I need to be for laser diopter removal?
The lower age limit for laser diopter removal is in most cases 20 years . It is considered that during this period growth and development ends, and that the diopter will not change in most patients.
The upper age limit is difficult to define precisely. It is conditioned by the appearance of presbyopia (senile diopters for nearsightedness), which most often begins after the age of 40, but also by other eye diseases, such as cataracts .
Does laser dioptre removal remove senile dioptres?
Presbyopia occurs as a result of changes in the eye lens, whereby its elasticity and refractive power decrease, as a result of which there is a need to wear close-up glasses. The intervention of laser dioptre removal cannot permanently remove senile dioptre , nor can its occurrence be prevented. Therefore, patients who have previously had this surgery will need to wear glasses when presbyopia develops.
Laser removal of diopters and cataracts
After the age of 50, cataracts often appear – clouding of the natural lens of the eye, as a result of which visual acuity decreases. It is not possible to remove cataracts with laser dioptre removal, nor to prevent its formation. For this reason, this operation is not recommended for people over 50 years of age, as it will have a short-term effect. As the cataract progresses, another operation will be needed.
How to achieve good vision without glasses after the age of 45?
Patients after 45-50 years of age are advised another type of surgery – implantation of intraocular lenses , which permanently achieves good vision without glasses. This procedure gives the patient freedom in everyday life and eliminates dependence on glasses.
There is a wide range of intraocular lenses, which differ in their characteristics and, accordingly, in the quality of vision after surgery. Our center is a leader in the implantation of premium intraocular lenses and one of the few clinics that implants all types of lenses: monofocal, lenses with an extended range of vision and multifocal lenses, from different manufacturers.
WINTER PROMOTION – LASER DIOPTRIE REMOVAL
Winter is the period of the year when it gets dark too early, and where else would you go but home – a blanket, tea, a book… but your glasses get foggy from the change in temperature and you can’t read. Well, at least you have someone to talk to – the whole family is finally together! And those who work abroad are now here.
The glasses have fogged up and you see this advertisement, you are reading it because it is not clear to you what it is about…
No, we don’t expect you to have more than two eyes to get the discount. It is enough to share the pain with someone else whose glasses are foggy or whose contact lenses are blistered – a friend, a colleague, and maybe just hold the hand of that dear person who came from abroad on vacation, and the direction to laser dioptre removal at Perfect Vision .
Imagine: you don’t go through the whole process alone, and you also get a discount. Sounds great, doesn’t it?
Special offer
If you and the person you recommended come together for laser diopter removal by the end of January 2023:
- You will receive a discount of 15,000 dinars on the price of the operation
- The person you bring with you gets a discount of 15,000 dinars
Instead of 100,000 din. for both eyes, you pay both 85,000 dinars .
Why PRK method?
It is a quick and painless intervention that is performed under drip anesthesia using the PRK method. Today, it represents our chosen dominant technique due to its success and safety.
Want to know more?
You can read everything you need to know about this intervention on the Laser Dioptre Removal page, the entire process is explained by Dr. Branka Ivošević on our YouTube channel , and you will find patient impressions in the Experiences section.
Scheduling
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Laser removal of dioptres – PRK method
If you have a problem with distance, near vision or have astigmatism , and you want to remove your dioptre quickly and painlessly, the right solution for you is laser dioptre removal ! Get rid of your glasses this summer with the PRK method , the safest laser eye surgery.
Laser removal of dioptres has been used in the world since the 80s, and until now the methods of vision correction using lasers have become completely perfected and very popular due to their success and simplicity.
Painless and safe intervention
It is a painless and reliable intervention that lasts only 10 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. After the operation, the patient goes home and in a few days is ready to return to normal life activities.
Our experience and guarantee of success
We are confident in ourselves and reliably guarantee your success, since we are characterized by many years of experience in this field and thousands of satisfied patients . We performed the first interventions using the PRK method in October 2006 . Today, it represents our chosen dominant technique due to its success and safety. Patients with dry eyes or thinner corneas may also be candidates for laser diopter removal because this technique does not cut the cornea.
You can read the detailed procedure of the PRK operation on our link.
Free accommodation in Subotica
During the 3-day stay in Subotica, we provided free accommodation for the patient and one accompanying person in modernly equipped two-bed apartments at our clinic. The price of laser diopter removal includes two overnight stays for two with breakfast , for patients whose residence is at least 100 km from Subotica.
Scheduling
Schedule an inspection by calling the number: 024 45 45 000 or 060 55 75 754 (Viber), or contact us through our social networks. The action lasts until September 30, 2022. , and the number of available appointments is limited.
Get a new look at everything this summer – we’re waiting for you!
Laser removal of diopters – LASIK or PRK?
In most cases, laser removal of diopters is performed using two techniques: LASIK and PRK , which we also use in our eye center to correct patients’ diopters. Both methods are equally successful with the end result of clear vision without the use of glasses or contact lenses. But which one is best for you? Which would Dr. Branka Ivošević recommend? Read below.
How is PRK performed in practice, and how is the LASIK method performed?
Both methods are almost completely painless. A small device is placed on the eyelids to prevent blinking during the intervention.
- LASIK: A small instrument ( microkeratome ) is placed in the form of a ring that exerts slight pressure on the eye to create a cover (flap). The laser then removes the dioptre in a few seconds using UV rays, completely insensible to the patient. After that, the flap is returned to its place, antibiotic drops are applied and the same procedure is repeated on the other eye if it is necessary to remove the diopter of both eyes. It only takes about ten minutes to remove the dioptres of both eyes by laser.
- PRK: Unlike LASIK, a microkeratome is not used, but a gentle brush that removes the superficial layer of the cornea (epithelium). Then the laser removes the diopter using UV rays. Finally, in addition to antibiotic drops, a soft therapeutic lens is placed until the epithelium heals. This method also takes ten minutes.
Which technique do you prefer?
Patients often ask me that. There are compelling reasons why I prefer the PRK technique. My seventeen-year practice has shown me that for the LASIK blade, which really gives a wow effect in the form of a quick recovery, it still cuts the cornea and makes the eye more resistant compared to the PRK technique, where the cornea is not cut and the eye remains much more resistant to any injuries. You never know whether an eye injury will occur during various sports activities or during the performance of various professional activities. In that case, patients whose dioptres were removed using the PRK technique have a much better prognosis, because then the eye behaves like any healthy eye that has not undergone previous surgical intervention. Another great benefit of this technique is that patients who may develop glaucoma at some point in their lives have a much better prognosis, that is, glaucoma will be treated much better and vision will be preserved for longer. Therefore, as a surgeon, I am aware that my decision can sometimes be very fatal for patients, and my personal opinion is that I think long-term about the health of our patients’ eyes.
Which method do you use in practice?
After the examination, the ophthalmologist is obliged to assess which technique the patient is a better candidate for. In a long series of years, performing patient examinations and preparations for laser diopter removal, I have noticed, especially in the last 5-6 years, that young patients come to us who increasingly have pronounced dry eye syndrome. One of the mandatory parts of the examination for this operation is the measurement of the tear film. As dry eye syndrome has become a frequent occurrence, it is another factor that has led me in the direction of making PRK my dominant technique. It can be performed precisely on patients who have dry eye and does not disturb their tear film nearly as much as the LASIK technique does. Another additional benefit of the PRK technique is that it can be performed in patients who have a very thin cornea, and if retreatment is needed (re-removal of the restored smaller part of the diopter over time) it is technically much easier to do because the cornea is thicker after this technique and it is possible to remove almost every “returned diopter”.
What does recovery look like with these two techniques?
Postoperative recovery varies. With the LASIK technique, it is somewhat shorter and the symptoms are very mild. Unlike LASIK, patients after PRK experience some post-operative symptoms such as scratching, burning and tearing and these symptoms last 2 to 3 days after surgery. As far as vision is concerned, the same improvement in vision is obtained with both LASIK and PRK techniques, but the recovery of vision with PRK technique is slightly longer. If you were to ask me personally which technique I would use to remove my diopter, it would always be the PRK technique.
We hope that we have answered your questions and at least somewhat dispelled some of your fears. We are always at your disposal for all questions and concerns. Write to us at marketing@kucazdravlja.rs or contact us through our social networks.
Doctors and consultants of the Center for Laser Eye Surgery Perfect Vision, Ph.D. Branka Ivošević , Assoc. Dr. Ivan Marjanović and Prof. Dr. Sofija Davidović .
Due to the difficult conditions caused by the Covid19 pandemic, the congress was somewhat smaller than usual, bearing in mind that an online platform was also organized. Nevertheless, our doctors had the privilege of attending lectures by some of the most prominent experts in the field of ophthalmology. We exchanged practical experiences with colleagues from all over the world. We had the honor to spend some time in a pleasant conversation with prof. Rafael I. Barraquer , director of the largest ophthalmological institute in Spain “Barraquer Ophthalmology Center” and one of the best anterior segment surgeons in Europe.
We see the privilege of exchanging experiences in the company of the best ophthalmologists in the world as an opportunity to provide our patients with even better services by adopting new knowledge and trends in the field of ophthalmic surgery. We are especially pleased to confirm that the Center for Laser Eye Surgery Perfect Vision keeps pace with modern world ophthalmology.
We have created a special service package for all patients who want to undergo laser dioptre removal, and live at a distance of 100 km or more from Subotica, which includes:
Laser removal of dioptres in just 3 days!
With the desire to save our patients time and money, we offer them the opportunity to do the entire procedure of laser dioptre removal in just 3 days, by scheduling the following appointments:
- Day 1: preoperative examination to determine whether the patient is a suitable candidate for surgery
- Day 2: surgery to remove dioptres with laser in both eyes
- Day 3: first control after laser diopter removal
Discount on laser diopter removal
In relation to the regular prices of our services, as part of this promotional offer, we grant patients:
- 50% discount on preoperative examination
- 25% discount on laser dioptre removal surgery
You can see more about the price of laser diopter removal in our official price list .
Free accommodation in Subotica
During the 3-day stay in Subotica, for the patient and one accompanying person, we provided free accommodation in modernly equipped two-bed apartments at our clinic.
The price includes two overnight stays for two, with breakfast.
Apartment accommodation
Laser removal of diopters and dry eye syndrome
Laser dioptre removal is an increasingly popular method of permanently correcting dioptres and achieving good vision without glasses and contact lenses.
There are many prejudices related to laser hair removal. One of them is that the surgery leaves permanent effects on vision, such as chronic dry eye.
Dry eye occurs in some patients as one of the complaints in the early postoperative period. Most often, these disturbances last one to two weeks after the procedure, with a tendency to decrease day by day. In rare cases, when the patient has a predisposition, i.e. decreased secretion of tears from before, the disturbances may last for several months.
If you are planning laser eye removal in advance, this should not discourage you, since an experienced surgeon will suggest measures and medications that will increase the moisture of the eyes and the feeling of comfort.
What is dry eye syndrome?
When a person does not have enough tears or the tears are of poor quality, it becomes difficult to moisten and lubricate the surface of the eye. We call this condition dry eye syndrome .
Previously, dry eye syndrome was far more common in the elderly population. Today, due to the daily use of computers and mobile phones, the symptoms of dry eye are increasingly felt by younger patients.
Dry eye symptoms
- Eye dryness causes irritation.
- Pressure or pain in the eye.
- Sensation of sand, an eyelash or a foreign body in the eye.
- Scratching, burning, red and tired eyes.
- Closed eyelids upon waking.
- Hypersensitivity to light and transient decrease in visual acuity.
Laser removal of diopters and dry eye
Dryness of the eye is one of the most common complaints that occurs during recovery after laser dioptre removal, which can prolong the stabilization of visual acuity after surgery.
Research results show that in more than half of operated patients, these symptoms disappear 7 days after the operation. In 10% of operated patients, these side effects can last up to 6 months after the operation.
Am I a candidate for laser diopter removal if I have dry eye even before the operation?
And patients with a weaker tear film can be good candidates for laser ablation.
It is very important to perform a test as part of the examination to check whether the lacrimal glands secrete a sufficient amount of tears. The most famous tests for examining dry eye are:
- Schirmer test – putting filter paper in the eye to measure humidity (normally over 15mm).
- BUT test – staining the cornea with fluorescein and monitoring tear film rupture (below 5 seconds indicates dry eye).
Recommendation: with a weak tear film, preference is given to the PRK method .
How to alleviate the symptoms of dry eye after laser diopter removal?
- Remove the lenses in a timely manner (7, 14 or 30 days depending on the type).
- Ensure enough sleep and rest before surgery.
- Use high-quality artificial tears without preservatives .
- In severe cases – corticosteroid drops only under the supervision of a doctor.
- Regularly come for post-operative check-ups.
- Consume enough water and omega-3 fatty acids.
After each operation, recovery time is required. By following the above measures and therapy, recovery after laser diopter removal will be faster and more comfortable. Focus on the benefits of the operation and enjoy clear vision without glasses and contact lenses.
