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IntraLase
or
TransPRK?

Your choice of surgery is as unique as you are...

IntraLase or TransPRK: Text

Choosing between different types of laser eye surgery is confusing. The main difference between TransPRK & IntraLase is the presence or absence of a flap.

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Because TransPRK does not involve creating a flap, the eye is mechanically stronger after the procedure, meaning that your eyes can withstand trauma without a risk of flap dislocation. However, because TransPRK creates a round scratch on the surface of the eye, there is a fair amount of discomfort after surgery, and vision can take 7-10 days to fully recover.

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IntraLase, on the other hand, creates an ultrathin flap on the surface of the eye, meaning that the recovery is more comfortable and vision recovers fully within 1-2 days after surgery. However, if you are at an increased risk of trauma to the eye while at work or because of contact sports, IntraLase may not be the best choice, and TransPRK would be a better option,

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Trans-PRK

TransPRK may suit you better if:

You have a corneal thickness that may not support a LASIK procedure.

You do a lot of contact sports or plan on going into the uniformed services

You don't want to have a cutting procedure on your eye.

IntraLase or TransPRK: Features

IntraLase

IntraLase may suit you better if:

You can't take time off work and require rapid visual recovery.

You don't do contact sports, or who are not in the uniformed services.

Can't tolerate the stinging and burning associated with surface laser treatment.

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