Treatment of Refractive Errors with Trans-PRK Smart Surf is a method for correcting myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism without any contact with the patient’s eye, no suction, and no use of a blade (Transepithelial photorefractive Keratectomy): “No-Touch” Treatment Technique, with the following details and advantages:
- Smart Surf is a treatment for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism without any contact with the patient’s eye, no suction, and no use of a blade.
- Uses Excimer Laser to ablate the outer corneal surface and reshape the corneal curvature in a single step.
- Works with Smart Pulse technology to maximize the efficiency of corneal curvature reshaping by delivering laser pulses that conform to the 3D shape of the cornea, resulting in more precise and smoother outcomes.
- Completely non-contact at every step, with no instruments used to scrape the corneal surface, no locking, suction, or corneal cutting.
- Reduces eye irritation after the procedure compared to traditional PRK.
- Faster wound healing and reduced risk of eye infection.
After treatment with TransPRK, patients may experience irritation and tearing initially, which can be managed with pain medication and by keeping the eyes closed and resting the eyes as much as possible. The doctor will place a special contact lens to help reduce irritation and aid wound healing, which takes about 3-4 days. Recovery is faster than traditional PRK but slower than LASIK. The doctor will schedule follow-up visits and remove the contact lens once the corneal epithelium has fully regenerated.
The ophthalmologist will evaluate which method—Femto-LASIK, PRK, or TransPRK—is most suitable for correcting the refractive error to ensure the safety and best results for the patient.
