The prerequisites for a Trans-PRK largely coincide with those of the LASEK and PRK method. Your visual defect may do have changed for at least one year prior to the surgery. Also, your eyes must be healthy and not suffer from any retinal diseases or cataract. In general, a Trans-PRK can be performed for the following values:
- Short-sightedness: up to max. -8 dioptres
- Long-sightedness: up to max. +3 dioptres
- Astigmatism: up to max. 6 dioptres
The exact assessment of which method is best suited for your case, will however take place at our practice and depends not only on your dioptre values but also on other eye-related factors.