{"id":1903,"date":"2026-10-20T08:53:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T08:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/prk-lasek\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T12:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T12:58:11","slug":"prk-lasek","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/prk-lasek\/","title":{"rendered":"PRK \/ LASEK"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) Start -->\n<section class=\"page-hero\" id=\"top\">\n\t<div class=\"phero-inner pad with-media container-fluid\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"phero-left col-12 col-lg-7\">\n\t\t\t<div data-hero-in><ol class=\"crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/\">Home: eye surgery in Istanbul<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/treatments\/\">All eye treatments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/\">Laser eye surgery in Turkey<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">PRK \/ LASEK<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t<h1 class=\"t64 hero-title phero-title\" data-lines>PRK Eye Surgery in Istanbul: PRK and LASEK Surface Laser<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 phero-lead\" data-hero-in>PRK eye surgery reshapes the surface of your cornea with a laser, without cutting a flap. At Laser Istanbul Clinic, PRK and LASEK are planned and performed by <strong>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131 or Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram<\/strong>, who measure your corneas before recommending anything. You see the full price in writing before you travel, and a personal interpreter stays with you from your first examination to your final check-up.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"phero-ctas\" data-hero-in><a class=\"pill pill-white\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/free-consultation\/\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">Get a free PRK assessment<\/span><\/a><a class=\"pill pill-line\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/4915783739465?text=Hello%20Laser%20Istanbul%20Clinic%2C%20I%20would%20like%20some%20information%20about%20eye%20treatment.%20Sent%20from%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Flaseristanbulclinic.com%2Fen%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"pill-dot\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><span class=\"pill-label\">WhatsApp us: +49 157 8373 9465<\/span><\/a><\/div><ul class=\"phero-meta\" data-hero-in><li><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg>Medically reviewed by <span class=\"ph\">{{surgeon}}<\/span> \u00b7 Last reviewed <span class=\"ph\">{{date}}<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"phero-right has-media col-12 col-lg-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"phero-media\" data-hero-in><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-819x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Excimer laser suite for laser eye surgery\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/excimer-laser-eye-surgery-suite.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inshort\" data-hero-in><p>PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) and LASEK are flap-free &#8220;surface&#8221; laser treatments for short sight, long sight and astigmatism. The surgeon removes the cornea&#8217;s thin skin layer, and an excimer laser reshapes the surface beneath. They often suit thinner corneas and contact sports. Expect a sore first few days and about a week before driving. In Istanbul, PRK with us starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> for both eyes; hotel and transfers are extra.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Hero (Photo + summary card) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"what-is-prk-eye-surgery\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"intro-grid row\"><div class=\"intro-side col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>What is PRK eye surgery?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"copy prose col-12\"><p data-reveal><strong>PRK is the original form of laser vision correction: an excimer laser reshapes the front surface of the cornea after its outer skin layer has been removed.<\/strong> The cornea is the clear window at the front of the eye. Change its curve precisely and light focuses sharply again, so you need glasses or contact lenses less, or not at all. The US Food and Drug Administration approved the excimer laser for PRK in 1995, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology&#8217;s EyeWiki, so it has the longest track record of any laser eye treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal>PRK laser eye surgery works in three steps:<\/p>\n<ol data-reveal>\n<li><strong>The skin layer is removed.<\/strong> The epithelium, the cornea&#8217;s thin, fast-healing outer layer, is gently cleared from the central cornea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The excimer laser reshapes the cornea.<\/strong> It removes a precisely calculated, lens-shaped layer of tissue from the surface, guided by your measurements. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) explains that surface treatments use the same excimer lasers as LASIK and remove an identical shape of tissue; the difference is only where the laser works.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A bandage contact lens goes on.<\/strong> This soft, clear lens protects the eye while the skin layer grows back over the next few days.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-reveal>The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) says the procedure usually takes about 15 minutes. There is no flap and no deep cut, which is the main reason surgeons choose PRK or LASEK for some eyes. The trade-off is comfort and time: the eye is sore while the skin layer regrows, and sight clears more slowly than after LASIK.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Technology we use:<\/strong> <span class=\"ph\">{{excimer laser platform name}}<\/span>, in a fully equipped, Ministry of Health\u2013licensed operating theatre in Istanbul. Before treatment, your examination includes corneal topography, corneal thickness measurement and a dry-eye assessment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Heading (Intro: heading left, text right) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"prk-vs-lasek-vs-epi-lasik-vs-trans-prk-what-is-the-differenc\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>PRK vs LASEK vs epi-LASIK vs Trans-PRK: what is the difference?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal><strong>All surface laser treatments reshape the cornea in exactly the same way; the only difference is how the skin layer is removed.<\/strong> The RCOphth states that all surface laser treatments produce similar results. That is why people searching for &#8220;LASEK&#8221; or &#8220;epi-LASIK&#8221; are really choosing between variations of PRK.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Method<\/th><th scope=\"col\">How the skin layer is removed<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What happens to it<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>PRK<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"How the skin layer is removed\">The surgeon clears it gently with an instrument<\/td><td data-label=\"What happens to it\">Discarded; a new layer grows back<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">The original and most studied surface method<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>LASEK<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"How the skin layer is removed\">Dilute alcohol (about 18\u201320%) loosens it for 20\u201330 seconds, then the surgeon folds it aside<\/td><td data-label=\"What happens to it\">Laid back over the treated area after the laser<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">A Cochrane review of 11 trials found little clear difference from PRK in vision or haze<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Epi-LASIK<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"How the skin layer is removed\">A blunt mechanical device (epikeratome) lifts it as a thin sheet, without alcohol<\/td><td data-label=\"What happens to it\">Laid back, or removed, after the laser<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Not a LASIK flap: no cut into the deeper cornea<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Trans-PRK (no-touch)<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"How the skin layer is removed\">The laser itself removes it, in one step with the reshaping<\/td><td data-label=\"What happens to it\">Regrows like PRK<\/td><td data-label=\"Notes\">Nothing but the laser touches the eye; the RCOphth says recovery is 1\u20132 days shorter than PRK or LASEK<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p data-reveal>Which variation your surgeon uses depends on your eyes and on the platform available: <span class=\"ph\">{{surface laser methods offered, e.g. PRK and alcohol-assisted LASEK; confirm whether epi-LASIK is offered}}<\/span>. If a no-touch treatment appeals to you, see our page on <a href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/no-touch-laser\/\">no-touch laser (Trans-PRK) in Istanbul<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a tinted panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"who-is-prk-laser-eye-surgery-for\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Who is PRK laser eye surgery for?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal><strong>PRK suits adults with a stable prescription whose corneas are healthy but too thin, too irregular in fit, or too exposed to knocks for a flap.<\/strong> The RCOphth says you are most likely to be suitable for laser vision correction if you are <strong>over 18<\/strong> and your prescription has changed by <strong>no more than 0.5 dioptres in the last two years<\/strong>, within these usual ranges:<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Prescription<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Usual range for laser vision correction<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Short sight (myopia)<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual range for laser vision correction\">up to \u221210.00 D<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Long sight (hyperopia)<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual range for laser vision correction\">up to +4.00 D<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Astigmatism<\/th><td data-label=\"Usual range for laser vision correction\">up to \u00b16.00 D<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>Your surgeon is more likely to suggest PRK or LASEK than LASIK if you:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>have <strong>thinner corneas<\/strong>: the AAO names thin corneas as a reason PRK may be the better choice, because no corneal tissue is used to make a flap<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>do <strong>contact or combat sports<\/strong>, or work where a blow to the eye is likely: with no flap, there is nothing that can be dislodged (EyeWiki)<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>tend towards <strong>dry eyes<\/strong>: EyeWiki notes that corneal nerves recover faster after PRK, which reduces dryness<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>have an <strong>unusual corneal shape<\/strong> (EyeWiki) or a <strong>very low prescription<\/strong> (AAO)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>PRK is usually not the right choice if you have<\/strong> (AAO): an unstable prescription, corneal scars or corneal disease such as keratoconus, advanced glaucoma, a cataract that affects your sight, uncontrolled diabetes, certain past eye infections, or skin conditions that affect healing; or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Patients with keratoconus are first reviewed by our cornea specialist, because they may need cross-linking or another treatment instead.<\/p>\n<p data-reveal><strong>Before your examination,<\/strong> leave out your contact lenses so the cornea returns to its natural shape. The US FDA advises 2 weeks for soft lenses, 3 weeks for toric soft or rigid gas-permeable lenses and 4 weeks for hard lenses. Your coordinator confirms the timing for your lenses.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-suitability-test\/\">Am I suitable for laser eye surgery? Take the 2-minute quiz <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-tools\/astigmatism-test\/\">Check yourself for astigmatism <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a tinted panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel dark\" id=\"how-much-is-prk-eye-surgery-prk-price-in-turkey-vs-the-uk-an\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>How much is PRK eye surgery? PRK price in Turkey vs the UK and US<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"t22 sec-lead\" data-reveal><strong>At Laser Istanbul Clinic, PRK or LASEK starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> for both eyes.<\/strong> Your surgeon confirms your exact price in writing after reviewing your prescription and scans, before you book anything.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\"><p data-reveal>PRK eye surgery cost is often lower than LASIK or SMILE, according to the US Refractive Surgery Council. Typical published prices in 2026:<\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Where<\/th><th scope=\"col\">PRK \/ LASEK eye surgery price<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">UK private clinics<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK eye surgery price\">about \u00a3575\u2013\u00a32,950 <strong>per eye<\/strong>, so roughly \u00a31,150\u2013\u00a35,900 for both eyes (March 2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Germany (example, a large laser-centre group)<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK eye surgery price\">from \u20ac1,990 <strong>per eye<\/strong> (2026)<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">USA<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK eye surgery price\">no national PRK average is published; the US Refractive Surgery Council puts the average LASIK price at $4,492 for both eyes (June 2026) and says PRK is often less expensive than LASIK or SMILE<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Istanbul (published laser prices)<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK eye surgery price\">about \u00a31,100\u2013\u00a32,700 for both eyes across all laser methods, with PRK at the lower end<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><strong>Istanbul with Laser Istanbul Clinic<\/strong><\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK eye surgery price\"><strong>from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> for both eyes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p class=\"note-sm\" data-reveal>UK, German, US and Istanbul figures are typical published prices, not quotes. UK and German clinics often quote per eye; our prices are always for both eyes. Many published Istanbul prices are bundles that include a hotel.<\/p><div class=\"list-card\" data-reveal><h3>Your PRK price includes:<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>full pre-operative eye examination and scans with your surgeon<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>PRK or LASEK on both eyes by your named surgeon<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>bandage contact lenses, medication and eye drops for your recovery<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>follow-up checks in Istanbul with the same surgeon, including removal of the bandage lenses<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span>a personal interpreter, a dedicated coordinator and remote follow-up after you return home<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><p data-reveal><strong>Not included:<\/strong> flights, hotel and airport transfers. Hotel and transfers are a separate charge, and we can arrange them for you if you ask. The RCOphth notes that laser vision correction is not available on the NHS and is not covered by private health insurance, so most patients pay privately wherever they are treated. <span class=\"ph\">{{Enhancement \/ re-treatment policy: whether, and for how long, touch-ups are included}}<\/span>.<\/p><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/cost\/\">Laser eye surgery cost in Turkey vs UK, US and EU <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-tools\/cost-calculator\/\">Calculate your savings with the cost calculator <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-surgery-packages\/\">Eye surgery packages: what&#039;s included <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a dark panel) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Team (Surgeon cards: 3 surgeons) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"your-prk-and-lasek-surgeons\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Your PRK and LASEK surgeons<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-grid row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\"><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"sg-card h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/\" data-reveal><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/prof-dr-ahmet-satici-ophthalmologist-istanbul.webp 806w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span class=\"sg-body\"><b>Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sat\u0131c\u0131<\/b><span class=\"sg-spec\">Laser eye surgery (LASIK, SMILE Pro, PRK) \u00b7 cataract and premium lens surgery \u00b7 eyelid surgery \u00b7 squint \u00b7 glaucoma<\/span><span class=\"sg-bio\">An ophthalmology specialist since 1992 and former Professor and Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at Harran University, with 21 peer-reviewed eye papers on PubMed.<\/span><span class=\"sg-go\">Read more <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"sg-card h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/\" data-reveal><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-300x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/op-dr-aysan-bayram-eye-surgeon-istanbul.webp 806w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span class=\"sg-body\"><b>Op. Dr. Aysan Bayram<\/b><span class=\"sg-spec\">Laser eye surgery \u00b7 cataract surgery \u00b7 retinal disease<\/span><span class=\"sg-bio\">An ophthalmology specialist since 1999, trained at Trakya University and Y\u00fcz\u00fcnc\u00fc Y\u0131l University. She speaks English.<\/span><span class=\"sg-go\">Read more <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"col\"><a class=\"sg-card h-100\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/doctors\/\" data-reveal><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul-294x300.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul-294x300.webp 294w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul-768x784.webp 768w, https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/doc-dr-muhammet-derda-ozer-cornea-specialist-istanbul.webp 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><span class=\"sg-body\"><b>Do\u00e7. Dr. Muhammet Derda \u00d6zer (Associate Professor)<\/b><span class=\"sg-spec\">Cornea \u00b7 keratoconus \u00b7 cross-linking \u00b7 corneal transplant \u00b7 retina<\/span><span class=\"sg-bio\">If your scans suggest keratoconus or another corneal problem, Do\u00e7. Dr. \u00d6zer, our cornea specialist, reviews your case before any decision about laser is made. He speaks Turkish and English.<\/span><span class=\"sg-go\">Meet our eye surgeons <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Team (Surgeon cards: 3 surgeons) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Process (Step cards: 3 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"your-prk-journey-in-istanbul-step-by-step\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Your PRK journey in Istanbul, step by step<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t<ol class=\"steps row row-cols-1 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Free online assessment<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Send your glasses prescription and any eye reports or scans. A surgeon tells you whether PRK, LASEK or another option is likely to suit you and sends a written quote within <span class=\"ph\">{{response time}}<\/span>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Book your dates<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Plan about a week in Istanbul (<span class=\"ph\">{{nights}}<\/span> nights), because the bandage lenses usually come out between day 4 and day 7. We help you choose dates with your surgeon; hotel and transfers can be booked for you at extra cost.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Full eye examination (day 1)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Corneal topography, corneal thickness, refraction with and without dilating drops, a dry-eye assessment and a retina check. If PRK is not right for you, your surgeon tells you and explains the alternatives.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Surgery (day 1 or 2)<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Numbing drops are used and a small clip keeps your eyelids open. The skin layer is removed, then you look at a light for the seconds the laser works. The AAO says the procedure usually takes about 15 minutes. Someone should accompany you back to your hotel.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Check-ups<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your surgeon checks the healing surface during the first days and removes the bandage lenses once the skin layer has closed.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><div class=\"step h-100\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Home<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You fly once your surgeon has removed the bandage lenses and checked your eyes. Your coordinator stays in touch, and your surgeon reviews your progress by video at agreed intervals.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-foot-flow prose\"><div class=\"links-row\" data-reveal><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/how-it-works\/\">How it works: from WhatsApp to surgery to home <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Process (Step cards: 3 columns) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Process (Timeline) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"prk-recovery-what-to-expect-day-by-day\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>PRK recovery: what to expect, day by day<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow\">\n\t\t<p data-reveal><strong>PRK recovery is slower than LASIK: the eye is sore for 2\u20133 days, the skin layer heals in about a week, and sight keeps sharpening for up to three months.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"timeline\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>First hours<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Numbing drops wear off; the eye becomes watery, light-sensitive and sore. Rest with your eyes closed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Days 1\u20133<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The AAO says some eye pain is usual for 2\u20133 days after PRK and over-the-counter painkillers usually control it. Vision is blurred. Use your drops exactly as prescribed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Days 3\u20135<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Vision gradually improves as the skin layer heals (AAO). EyeWiki describes the skin layer growing back over 3\u20134 days.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Days 4\u20137<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The bandage lenses come out, typically between day 4 and day 7 (RCOphth). After that you can wash and shower normally.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Week 1<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Avoid strenuous activity for up to a week (AAO) and no swimming. Your surgeon may suggest a few days off work (AAO).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Week 1\u20132<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The RCOphth says you may need a week or longer before you reach the driving standard. EyeWiki puts functional vision at 7\u201310 days. Do not drive until your surgeon confirms it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Month 1<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The AAO notes it may take a month or longer to reach your best vision. Contact sports can usually restart sooner than after LASIK, which needs at least a month.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<b>Up to 3\u20134 months<\/b>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The new surface smooths optically, completing visual recovery over about three months (RCOphth). Steroid (&#8220;cortisone&#8221;) drops may be used for up to 4 months to control healing (EyeWiki).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t<p data-reveal>Call your coordinator straight away if you have increasing pain, light sensitivity, redness or blurred vision, or if your bandage lens falls out or your eye is injured.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Process (Timeline) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 2 columns) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"prk-risks-side-effects-and-results\">\n\t<div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>PRK risks, side effects and results<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"features two row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2\" data-stagger><div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>PRK has decades of follow-up data and serious problems are rare, but recovery is more uncomfortable than LASIK and a few specific risks apply<\/h3><p><strong>Results.<\/strong> The AAO states that about 9 in 10 people who have PRK end up with 20\/40 vision or better without glasses or contact lenses. The RCOphth says visual results at three months are equally good for all types of laser vision correction. A Cochrane review of 13 randomised trials (1,135 participants) found that LASIK gives faster visual recovery and less pain, while results one year after surgery were similar. In a small 20-year follow-up of PRK for mild to moderate short sight (16 eyes), every eye still saw 20\/40 or better without glasses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Common, usually temporary side effects<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Pain in the first days<\/strong> while the skin layer regrows, controlled with drops, the bandage lens and painkillers.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Glare, halos and starbursts<\/strong>, especially at night and after higher prescriptions. The RCOphth says these are usually mild with modern lasers and improve within a few months.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Dry eyes and fluctuating vision<\/strong> while the surface heals.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-warn\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Risks specific to surface laser<\/h3><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Corneal haze<\/strong>, a faint clouding as the surface heals. It tends to appear a few weeks after PRK and peaks at about one to two months (EyeWiki); the AAO describes it usually resolving within 6\u201312 months. The risk is higher with prescriptions above about \u22126.00 D. Surgeons often apply a drug called mitomycin C during surgery for higher corrections: a 2021 meta-analysis of 12 randomised trials found it cut the risk of haze by about 70%.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Delayed healing of the skin layer<\/strong> and, rarely, <strong>infection<\/strong> under the bandage lens, which is why you use antibiotic drops and attend every check.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-user\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Risks shared with all laser eye surgery<\/h3><p><strong>Later in life,<\/strong> tell any eye doctor that you have had PRK; it affects eye-pressure readings and future cataract calculations. Your surgeon explains your personal risks in writing and through your interpreter before you sign anything.<\/p><ul class=\"check-list\"><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Under- or over-correction.<\/strong> The RCOphth says up to 1 in 10 patients need some form of additional surgery to get the best result.<\/span><\/li><li><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-check\"\/><\/svg><span><strong>Serious, permanent loss of vision is rare.<\/strong> Fewer than 1 in 5,000 patients need a corneal transplant to restore vision after laser surgery (RCOphth). Because no flap is made, the AAO notes that surface ablation reduces the risk of ectasia, a weakening of the cornea.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- Cards (Feature cards: 2 columns) End -->\n\n\n<!-- FAQ (FAQ accordion) Start -->\n<section class=\"faq pad\" id=\"faq\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"faq-grid\">\n\t<div class=\"faq-side\">\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t48\" data-reveal>PRK eye surgery: frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"acc\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item is-open\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a1\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q1\">What is PRK eye surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q1\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>PRK (photorefractive keratectomy) is laser eye surgery that corrects short sight, long sight and astigmatism by reshaping the front surface of the cornea. The surgeon first removes the thin outer skin layer, then an excimer laser reshapes the tissue beneath, and a bandage contact lens protects the eye while it heals. No flap is cut, which makes it a good option for thinner corneas.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a2\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q2\">How much is PRK eye surgery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q2\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>In UK private clinics, PRK or LASEK typically costs about \u00a3575\u2013\u00a32,950 per eye in 2026, roughly \u00a31,150\u2013\u00a35,900 for both eyes. In Istanbul, laser eye surgery is published at about \u00a31,100\u2013\u00a32,700 for both eyes, with PRK at the lower end. With Laser Istanbul Clinic, PRK starts from <span class=\"ph\">{{\u00a3 price}}<\/span> for both eyes, including your examination, surgery, medication, check-ups and interpreter; hotel and transfers are extra.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a3\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q3\">What is the difference between LASEK and epi-LASIK?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q3\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Both keep the cornea&#8217;s skin layer as a thin sheet and lay it back after the laser, instead of discarding it as in PRK. In LASEK the sheet is loosened with dilute alcohol; in epi-LASIK a blunt mechanical device lifts it without alcohol. The laser reshaping is the same, and the RCOphth says all surface treatments produce similar results.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a4\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q4\">Is PRK painful?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q4\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>The surgery itself is not painful, because numbing drops are used. The AAO says you may have some eye pain for 2\u20133 days afterwards, usually controlled with over-the-counter painkillers, and the bandage contact lens and prescribed drops help. This is the main drawback of PRK compared with LASIK or SMILE Pro.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a5\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q5\">How long is PRK recovery?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q5\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>The skin layer heals in about 3\u20137 days, and the bandage lenses usually come out between day 4 and day 7. The RCOphth says you may need a week or longer before you reach the driving standard, and sight keeps sharpening for about three months. The AAO says your surgeon may suggest a few days off work.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a6\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q6\">PRK or LASIK: which is better?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q6\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Neither is better for everyone. A Cochrane review found LASIK gives faster visual recovery with less pain, while results one year after surgery are similar. PRK is often the safer choice for thinner corneas, contact sports and dry-eye-prone eyes, because no flap is made.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a7\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q7\">Is PRK permanent?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q7\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>The reshaping of your cornea is permanent, although your eyes can still change with age. In a 20-year follow-up of PRK for mild to moderate short sight, all 16 eyes still saw 20\/40 or better without glasses. Reading glasses in your 40s or 50s come from the natural lens ageing, not from PRK wearing off.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a8\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q8\">Can PRK treat astigmatism and long sight?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q8\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Yes. PRK treats short sight, long sight and astigmatism. The RCOphth&#8217;s usual laser ranges are up to \u221210.00 D of short sight, +4.00 D of long sight and \u00b16.00 D of astigmatism; outside these, a lens implant may suit you better.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a9\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q9\">How long do I need to stay in Istanbul for PRK or LASEK?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q9\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Plan about a week. You have your examination and surgery in the first one or two days, then check-ups until your surgeon removes the bandage lenses, usually between day 4 and day 7. Your coordinator confirms the exact number of nights once your surgeon has chosen your treatment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acc-item\"><h3><button type=\"button\" class=\"t32\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-fc77fa99-a10\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-q10\">Why choose PRK in Turkey?<svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-plus\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/h3><div class=\"acc-panel\" id=\"faq-fc77fa99-a10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"faq-fc77fa99-q10\"><div class=\"acc-body\"><p data-reveal>Patients choose PRK in Turkey for a lower price than at home, with the same type of excimer laser. Before you book, check your surgeon&#8217;s name and qualifications, where the surgery takes place and how aftercare works once you are home. 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We give you all of this in writing before you pay.\"}}]}<\/script><\/section>\n<!-- FAQ (FAQ accordion) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Call to Action (Centred action) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"what-our-prk-and-lasek-patients-say\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>What our PRK and LASEK patients say<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"review-slots\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"widget-slot\" data-reveal><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-star\"\/><\/svg><span><span class=\"ph\">{{2\u20134 consented reviews from PRK\/LASEK patients: first name, country, surgeon, date; or embedded Google\/Trustpilot widget}}<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"center-cta\" data-reveal><div class=\"links-row\"><a class=\"link-arrow\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/reviews\/\">Patient reviews and video stories <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Call to Action (Centred action) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Table (Table on a light section) Start -->\n<section class=\"panel\" id=\"prk-compared-with-other-laser-options\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>PRK compared with other laser options<\/h2><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tbl-flow sec-pre-wide\"><p data-reveal><strong>PRK is one of three families of laser eye surgery; the RCOphth says visual results at three months are equally good for all of them, and the main differences are recovery speed, comfort and which corneas each suits.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"tbl-wrap\" data-reveal><table class=\"tbl rsp\"><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\">PRK \/ LASEK<\/th><th scope=\"col\">No-touch Trans-PRK<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Femto-LASIK<\/th><th scope=\"col\">SMILE Pro \/ ReLEx SMILE<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Flap or incision<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK\">None; surface treatment<\/td><td data-label=\"No-touch Trans-PRK\">None; surface treatment<\/td><td data-label=\"Femto-LASIK\">Thin flap made by a femtosecond laser<\/td><td data-label=\"SMILE Pro \/ ReLEx SMILE\">Small 2\u20133 mm incision, no flap<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Who touches the eye<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK\">Surgeon removes the skin layer<\/td><td data-label=\"No-touch Trans-PRK\">Only the laser<\/td><td data-label=\"Femto-LASIK\">Laser and surgeon<\/td><td data-label=\"SMILE Pro \/ ReLEx SMILE\">Laser and surgeon<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Visual recovery<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK\">A week or longer before driving<\/td><td data-label=\"No-touch Trans-PRK\">1\u20132 days faster than PRK<\/td><td data-label=\"Femto-LASIK\">Fastest; often back to work the next day<\/td><td data-label=\"SMILE Pro \/ ReLEx SMILE\">Slightly slower than LASIK<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Comfort in the first days<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK\">Sore for 2\u20133 days<\/td><td data-label=\"No-touch Trans-PRK\">Sore for several days<\/td><td data-label=\"Femto-LASIK\">Gritty for a few hours<\/td><td data-label=\"SMILE Pro \/ ReLEx SMILE\">Gritty for a few hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Contact sports<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK\">Sooner than LASIK<\/td><td data-label=\"No-touch Trans-PRK\">Sooner than LASIK<\/td><td data-label=\"Femto-LASIK\">Wait at least 1 month<\/td><td data-label=\"SMILE Pro \/ ReLEx SMILE\">Sooner than LASIK<\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Often chosen for<\/th><td data-label=\"PRK \/ LASEK\">Thinner corneas, contact sports, dry-eye-prone eyes<\/td><td data-label=\"No-touch Trans-PRK\">As PRK, with a no-touch technique<\/td><td data-label=\"Femto-LASIK\">Most prescriptions with normal corneal thickness<\/td><td data-label=\"SMILE Pro \/ ReLEx SMILE\">Active lifestyles, flap-free preference<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"features four row row-cols-1 row-cols-md-2 row-cols-lg-4\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-bolt\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>No-touch laser (Trans-PRK)<\/h3><p>Surface laser in one step: the laser removes the skin layer and reshapes the cornea, with nothing else touching the eye.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/no-touch-laser\/\">No-touch laser (Trans-PRK) in Istanbul <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-clock\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>LASIK and Femto-LASIK<\/h3><p>Blade-free flap and the fastest visual recovery, for most prescriptions with a normal corneal thickness.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/lasik\/\">LASIK &amp; Femto-LASIK in Istanbul <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-bolt\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>SMILE Pro and ReLEx SMILE<\/h3><p>Flap-free keyhole laser correction through a small incision, with less discomfort than surface treatment.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/smile-pro\/\">SMILE Pro in Istanbul (VisuMax 800) <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col\"><div class=\"feat h-100\"><span class=\"feat-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"26\" height=\"26\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-bolt\"\/><\/svg><\/span><h3>Laser for reading glasses (40+)<\/h3><p>Blended-vision laser treatment that sets one eye for distance and the other for arm&#8217;s length.<\/p><a class=\"feat-go\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-eye-surgery-turkey\/presbyond\/\">Laser for reading glasses (Presbyond, 40+) <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- Table (Table on a light section) End -->\n\n\n<!-- List (Related pages) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad\" id=\"related-tools\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\">\n\t<div class=\"sec-head is-center row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><h2 class=\"t48 sec-title\" data-reveal>Related tools<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t<ul class=\"pg-links row row-cols-1 row-cols-sm-2 row-cols-lg-3\" data-stagger>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><a class=\"pg-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/laser-suitability-test\/\"><span>Am I suitable for laser eye surgery? (quiz)<\/span><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow-ur\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><a class=\"pg-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-tools\/cost-calculator\/\"><span>Treatment cost and savings calculator (Turkey vs home)<\/span><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow-ur\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<li class=\"col\"><a class=\"pg-link\" href=\"https:\/\/laseristanbulclinic.com\/en\/eye-tools\/astigmatism-test\/\"><span>Astigmatism test<\/span><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use href=\"#i-arrow-ur\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- List (Related pages) End -->\n\n\n<!-- List (Sources and medical review) Start -->\n<section class=\"psec pad tight\"><div class=\"container-fluid px-0\"><div class=\"row g-0\"><div class=\"col-12\"><details class=\"sources\" data-reveal><summary class=\"t22\">Sources for the facts on this page<\/summary><ol>\n\t\t<li>American Academy of Ophthalmology, <em>What Is Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)?<\/em> (published 14 Jan 2026): treats myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism; good choice for thin corneas and active people; no flap; about 15 minutes; bandage contact lens; vision improves over 3\u20135 days, a month or longer for best vision; pain for 2\u20133 days controlled by OTC medicine; about 9 in 10 achieve 20\/40 or better; risks (glare and halos, corneal scarring, infection); non-candidates; a few days off work; avoid strenuous activity for up to a week; someone to drive you home. https:\/\/www.aao.org\/eye-health\/treatments\/photorefractive-keratectomy-prk<\/li>\n\t\t<li>EyeWiki (AAO), <em>Photorefractive Keratectomy<\/em>: FDA approval 1995; faster corneal nerve recovery and less dryness; no flap dislodgement risk; epithelium regrows over 3\u20134 days; cortisone drops for up to 4 months; vision recovery 7\u201310 days; TransPRK definition. https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Photorefractive_Keratectomy<\/li>\n\t\t<li>EyeWiki (AAO), <em>LASEK<\/em>: dilute alcohol 18\u201320%; epithelial flap folded on a hinge; mixed evidence on pain versus PRK. https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/LASEK<\/li>\n\t\t<li>American Academy of Ophthalmology, <em>Surface Ablation: Photorefractive Keratectomy, LASEK, Epi-LASIK, and Epi-LASEK<\/em> (Current Insight): LASEK alcohol about 20% for 20\u201330 seconds; epi-LASIK uses a modified microkeratome with a blunt blade and no alcohol; surface ablation avoids flap complications, suits thin corneas and reduces ectasia risk; haze peaks at 1\u20132 months and resolves within 6\u201312 months; mitomycin C usually for high myopic corrections. https:\/\/www.aao.org\/education\/current-insight\/surface-ablation-photorefractive-keratectomy-lasek<\/li>\n\t\t<li>EyeWiki (AAO), <em>Mitomycin C for Haze Prophylaxis<\/em>: haze emerges a few weeks after PRK, peaks at one to two months; higher risk above 6 D of myopia; 0.02% MMC. https:\/\/eyewiki.org\/Mitomycin_C_for_Haze_Prophylaxis<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Ouerdane Y, et al. <em>Mitomycin C application after photorefractive keratectomy in high, moderate, or low myopia: systematic review and meta-analysis.<\/em> Indian J Ophthalmol 2021: 12 RCTs, 1,118 patients; haze RR 0.29 (95% CI 0.19\u20130.45), i.e. about 70% lower risk. https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8837284\/<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Shortt AJ, Allan BD, Evans JR. <em>Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) versus photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for myopia.<\/em> Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013 (PMID 23440799): 13 trials, 1,135 participants; LASIK faster visual recovery and less painful; similar outcomes at one year. https:\/\/www.cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD005135.pub3\/full<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Li SM, et al. <em>Laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK) versus photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for correction of myopia.<\/em> Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016 (PMID 26899152): 11 RCTs, 428 participants; 20\/20 at 12 months comparable; haze differences small and inconsistent; uncertainty about differences. https:\/\/www.cochranelibrary.com\/cdsr\/doi\/10.1002\/14651858.CD009799.pub2\/full<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Bilgihan K, Yesilirmak N, Altay Y, et al. <em>Evaluation of Long-Term Corneal Morphology After Photorefractive Keratectomy by In Vivo Confocal Microscopy and Specular Microscopy; 20-Year Follow-Up.<\/em> Eye Contact Lens 2019 (PMID 31170117): 16 eyes; at 20 years, uncorrected vision 20\/40 or better in all eyes, 20\/20 or better in 6 (37.5%). https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31170117\/<\/li>\n\t\t<li>US FDA, <em>What should I expect before, during, and after surgery?<\/em>: contact-lens breaks (2\/3\/4 weeks). https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/lasik\/what-should-i-expect-during-and-after-surgery<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Laser Eye Surgery Hub, <em>Compare Laser Eye Surgery Costs From 8 UK Providers \u2013 2026<\/em> (data as of 18 Mar 2026): LASEK\/PRK\/TransPRK from about \u00a3575\u2013\u00a3595 per eye (simple-case promotions) up to about \u00a32,200\u2013\u00a32,950+ per eye. https:\/\/www.lasereyesurgeryhub.co.uk\/laser-eye-surgery\/costs\/<\/li>\n\t\t<li>Refractive Surgery Council, <em>How Much Does LASIK Cost?<\/em> (4 Jun 2026): national average LASIK $4,492 for both eyes; PRK often less expensive than LASIK or SMILE. https:\/\/americanrefractivesurgerycouncil.org\/cost-of-lasik\/<\/li>\n\t<\/ol><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<!-- List (Sources and medical review) End -->\n\n\n<!-- Call to Action (Assessment band) Start -->\n<section class=\"cta-band\" id=\"assessment\">\n\t<div class=\"contact-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cta-inner pad container-fluid\"><div class=\"row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-7\"><div class=\"cta-copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"t64\" data-reveal>Find out if PRK or LASEK suits your eyes, free<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"t22\" data-reveal>Send us your glasses prescription and any eye reports or corneal scans. 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