How much does PRK cost?
Dr. Matthew Russell reveals the cost of PRK
PRK surgery, or surface ablation, tends to be a lower priced procedure compared to LASIK.
Although the results of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and LASIK are very equivalent. The best option when you’re trying to determine whether or not you should have a treatment is not to make the decision before you see us.
You really need to come and see us and have a free laser assessment to determine what is the best treatment for you and what’s going to work for your lifestyle. As well as finding out about your payment options, and getting the answer to one of the most frequently asked questions… How much does PRK cost? Not to mention details on all the advantages and disadvantages of PRK!
An excellent place to start when you’re thinking about laser vision correction is to go to our website and take the online suitability test. In that way, you can, in a detailed manner, find out whether you’re likely to be a good candidate for laser treatment and then take the next step to call us and make an appointment for a free assessment.
WHICH LASER EYE TREATMENT IN BRISBANE TICKS YOUR BOXES?
Every type of laser eye surgery is equally safe and effective, the only difference is eligibility and convenience
| Quality | LASIK | TransPRK | PRK |
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| Recovery time | Fastest (1 day) | Fast (3-4 days) | Fast (5-7 days) |
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| Cost | More expensive (3500 per eye) | Middle option (2750 per eye) | Least expensive (2376 per eye) |
| Procedure | All laser treatment | All laser treatment – no touch | Mainly laser treatment |
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| History | First performed 1991 | First performed 2007 | First performed 1987 |
| Learn more | More about Lasik | More about TransPRK | More about PRK |
