Is TransPRK suitable for me if I rub my eyes a lot and lead an active lifestyle?

Doctor's Answer

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Dr Tony Ho

Ophthalmologist

If you are considering laser vision correction but you have dry eyes or tend to rub your eyes a lot, then you may want to opt for TransPRK which has the lowest risk of dry eyes and zero risk of corneal flap dislodgement complication.

Unlike the other laser vision correction methods, TransPRK do not cut any flap or internal lenticule making it a true no cut procedure. There is thus also no cutting of the thousands of cornea nerve endings. As such, there is zero risk of flap complications simply because there is no cut flap.

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