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PRK - Photo Refractive Keratectomy in San Jose, California with Dr.Gary Kawesch of Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley

Do some research before you decide to jump on the laser eye surgery bandwagon. Although LASIK is great for most people, there are other treatments that may be more suitable for you. PRK, for example, is one of the many laser eye treatments offered at Dr. Gary Kawesch’s clinic, the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley.

The advantages and disadvantages of PRK surgery are slightly different from those of LASIK. LASIK patients have less discomfort and experience improved vision much quicker; with PRK, improvement is gradual, lasting a few days or even months. PRK is best suited for patients who have larger pupils or thin corneas.

PRK is usually performed with an excimer laser, which uses an ultraviolet beam to remove small bits of tissue from the surface of the cornea. It is then reshaped. PRK takes less than a minute, and you're awake the whole time, although the doctor may give a mild oral sedative beforehand. There is little or no pain during the surgery because your eye is anesthetized. Following surgery, you can actually walk out with better vision than you walked in with!

Laser eye surgery is considered today to be the best surgical option for correcting common vision problems. Dr. Kawesch was among the first doctors to open a specialized clinic after the treatment was made legal. His skill and expertise has been trusted by many celebrities and athletes from all over the country. He has performed over 35,000 surgeries to date.

Dr. Kawesch is your best bet for PRK surgery if you are in the Bay Area. Track records don’t lie—thousands of lives have been enriched by his services. Call the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today to set up your first consultation.