Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy (TransPRK) or Bladeless, Flapless, Touchless technology for refractive correction is no less than a revolution in the domain of eye treatment. Millions of people who undergo refractive surgery every year are benefitted from this surgical method that removes the need for eye contact with surgical tools.

Let’s understand refractive surgery in detail

It is a method for correcting or improving vision. If you have a refractive error such as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism or presbyopia, your eyes won’t be able to focus properly on the subject leading to vision problems. The cornea has to be reshaped to build focus. While vision correction could be achieved with the help of a lens, TransPRK is considered a gold standard in refractive surgeries.

TransPRK Procedure

It is a one-step, incision-free procedure involving one laser to remove the regenerative outer surface of the eye to access and reshape the cornea. And it is 100% Bladeless, Flapless, Touchless technology for refractive correction. A cool ultraviolet light beam with high-energy pulses will be focused on a state-of-the-art laser gun. It will remove a microscopic amount of stromal tissue and contour the cornea in less than a minute. And there will be no incision or flap created in the cornea.

How much amount of stromal tissue is removed?

Your eye surgeon will calculate the amount of stromal tissue needed to be removed during pre-operative procedures. Also, the surgeon will consider the power of your eye while calculating the amount of stromal tissue to be removed. Here it is necessary to mention that the success of the treatment largely depends on the reshaping of the cornea.

What is the recovery time of TransPRK?

Bladeless, Flapless, Touchless technology for refractive correction offers a gentle and safe way to correct your vision problem. Post-surgery, the surgeon will put clear contact lenses in your eye. These lenses will reduce the discomfort caused during the healing process. Also, they will protect your eyes from dust, dirt, grime, and moisture. They will be removed after 3-4 days at your first post-operative assessment.

What are the advantages of TransPRK?

It is a bladeless treatment and hence safe for people with complications like diabetes. It removes more precisely than manual PRK. The overall surgery time is shortened and there is almost no risk of corneal dehydration. Also, the results achieved with TransPRK are exciting. You should talk to your surgeon about TransPRK.