ASA/PRK/LASEK
What Is ASA/PRK/LASEK?
How Is ASA/PRK/LASEK Different From LASIK?
During “normal” LASIK, an IntraLase machine is used to create a flap, following which an excimer laser is used to reshape the cornea.
Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA), Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and LASEK is a flapless LASIK method. Instead of creating a flap, the surgeon removes the epithelium of the cornea. Aside from that, the remaining treatment steps are the same as those in normal LASIK.
FAQ
Both flap (LASIK, iLASIK) and flapless methods have their advantages and disadvantages. It is incorrect to say that one is better than the other.
A doctor will be able to make a recommendation based on your eye condition. It is best to look for a clinic that offers both methods.
ASA/PRK/LASEK is more painful and has longer recovery times. For this reason, we would recommend normal LASIK for most patients.
However, for patients with thin corneas, ASA/PRK/LASEK is a good treatment option.
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| PROCEDURES |
PRICE (excl. GST) |
PRICE (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-LASIK Eye Screening | $197 | $215 |
| Pre-SMILE ReLEx Eye Screening | $197 | $215 |
| Standard LASIK (per eye) | $1,400 | $1,526 |
| ILASIK Wavefront Customized (per eye) | $1,688 | $1,840 |
| ReLEx SMILE (per eye) | $2,400 | $2,616 |
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