SMILE vs. PRK: Flapless Laser Surgeries Compared for Comfort and Recovery
Highlights Both are flapless laser surgeries – alternatives to glasses, contacts, and LASIK. SMILE (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction): Tiny 3mm incision; minimally invasive. Treats myopia and mild astigmatism (not hyperopia). Faster recovery (2–4 days), less dry eye, preserves corneal strength. PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy): Surface treatment; epithelium removed. Suited for thin or irregular corneas. Longer healing […]
