{"id":3258,"date":"2026-04-20T16:11:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/laser-myopias-poia-methodos-einai-i-katalliloteri\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T16:17:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:17:11","slug":"laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Myopia: Which method (LASIK or PRK) is best for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#What_is_Refractive_Surgery_Laser_Myopia\" >What is Refractive Surgery (Laser Myopia)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#LASIK_Method_Fast_Recovery_and_Immediate_Results\" >LASIK Method: Fast Recovery and Immediate Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#How_does_it_work\" >How does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#Advantages_of_LASIK\" >Advantages of LASIK:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#For_whom_is_it_contraindicated\" >For whom is it contraindicated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#PRK_Method_The_Ideal_Choice_for_Thin_Corneas\" >PRK Method: The Ideal Choice for Thin Corneas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#How_does_it_work-2\" >How does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#Advantages_of_PRK\" >Advantages of PRK:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#What_you_should_know\" >What you should know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#LASIK_or_PRK_Which_should_I_choose\" >LASIK or PRK: Which should I choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/laser-myopia-which-method-is-best-for-you\/#Book_your_Appointment_in_Kalamata\" >Book your Appointment in Kalamata<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The decision to permanently get rid of glasses or contact lenses is one of the most important choices for improving your quality of life. Today, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/glaykoma-mia-nea-therapeia-slt-laser\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"\u0393\u03bb\u03b1\u03cd\u03ba\u03c9\u03bc\u03b1\">laser<\/a><\/strong><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/myopia\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"\u039c\u03c5\u03c9\u03c0\u03af\u03b1\">myopia<\/a><\/strong> is a completely safe, fast and painless procedure.<\/p>\n<p>A common question I encounter every day in the office is: &#8220;<strong>Which method is best for my eyes? <\/strong><strong>LASIK or PRK?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As an Ophthalmic Surgeon with many years of experience in the United Kingdom, my goal is to completely personalize your treatment. Let&#8217;s take a closer look at what each method offers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Refractive_Surgery_Laser_Myopia\"><\/span>What is Refractive Surgery (Laser Myopia)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Refractive surgery uses advanced Excimer <a href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/glaykoma-mia-nea-therapeia-slt-laser\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"\u0393\u03bb\u03b1\u03cd\u03ba\u03c9\u03bc\u03b1\">Laser<\/a> technology to sculpt the cornea of \u200b\u200bthe eye with absolute precision. Thus, refractive errors such as <a href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/myopia\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"\u039c\u03c5\u03c9\u03c0\u03af\u03b1\">myopia<\/a>, hyperopia and astigmatism are corrected, allowing light to focus correctly on the retina.<\/p>\n<p>The two dominant methods worldwide are <strong>LASIK<\/strong> and <strong>PRK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LASIK_Method_Fast_Recovery_and_Immediate_Results\"><\/span>LASIK Method: Fast Recovery and Immediate Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>LASIK<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/glaykoma-mia-nea-therapeia-slt-laser\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"\u0393\u03bb\u03b1\u03cd\u03ba\u03c9\u03bc\u03b1\">Laser<\/a>-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) method is the most widely used technique worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_work\"><\/span>How does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The surgeon creates a very thin flap on the surface of the cornea. The flap is then lifted, allowing the laser to sculpt the interior of the cornea. Finally, the flap is repositioned in its natural position, where it functions as a &#8220;natural bandage&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_LASIK\"><\/span>Advantages of LASIK:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Painless procedure:<\/strong> The operation and the postoperative course are practically painless.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Rapid restoration of vision:<\/strong> Most patients experience clear vision within 24 hours.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Minimal discomfort:<\/strong> Discomforts, such as foreign body sensation or tearing, usually last only a few hours.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_whom_is_it_contraindicated\"><\/span>For whom is it contraindicated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LASIK is not suitable for people with very thin corneas or with severe dry eyes, as well as for patients with old lesions or injuries to the cornea.<\/p>\n<p>Another possible contraindication is pathological or suspicious corneal topography.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PRK_Method_The_Ideal_Choice_for_Thin_Corneas\"><\/span>PRK Method: The Ideal Choice for Thin Corneas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>PRK<\/strong> (Photorefractive Keratectomy) method is the oldest technique, but it remains extremely reliable and necessary in certain cases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_work-2\"><\/span>How does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In PRK, no flap is created. Instead, the surface layer of the cornea (epithelium) is completely removed and the laser is applied directly to its surface. For the following days, a therapeutic contact lens is applied until the epithelium regenerates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_PRK\"><\/span>Advantages of PRK:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Suitable for all corneas:<\/strong> It is the solution of choice for patients with peculiarities or thin corneal thickness.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <strong>Zero risk of flap complications:<\/strong> Ideal for people involved in contact sports (martial arts, etc.) or members of the security forces.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_should_know\"><\/span>What you should know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recovery is more gradual. The patient may experience discomfort and photophobia in the first 2-3 days, while complete stabilization of vision can take from a few weeks to a few months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LASIK_or_PRK_Which_should_I_choose\"><\/span>LASIK or PRK: Which should I choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The answer is never general. The most appropriate method is determined <strong>exclusively and only after a thorough preoperative examination<\/strong> (corneal topography, pachymetry, funduscopy, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>At Dr. Karydis&#8217; Eye Center ophthalmology clinic in Kalamata, our priority is not just correcting your vision, but maximizing your safety. We invest in the most modern diagnostic equipment to offer you a personalized solution that fully respects the anatomy of your eye.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_your_Appointment_in_Kalamata\"><\/span>Book your Appointment in Kalamata<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let <a href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/myopia\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"5\" title=\"\u039c\u03c5\u03c9\u03c0\u03af\u03b1\">myopia<\/a> limit you. If you are in Kalamata, Sparta or the wider Peloponnese, trust your eye health in hands with international experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eye-center.gr\/en\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a> today for your complete pre-operative check-up and take the first step towards a life of crystal clear vision, without compromise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The decision to permanently get rid of glasses or contact lenses is one of the most important choices for improving your quality of life. Today, laser myopia is a completely safe, fast and painless procedure. A common question I encounter every day in the office is: &#8220;Which method is best for my eyes? 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