Sachiko I.

Patient's Comments

At first I was skeptical about PRK, but I am very happy with the results. I went from not being able to see the big 'E' to reading the 20/20 line off the chart! All the employees at LaserVue made me feel very comfortable and were able to answer all my questions throughout the whole procedure. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to improve my vision because it was really hard at my age to have such horrible vision. The surgery was easy and it was the two days after that I really struggled with; however, it was all worth it. I would be willing to go through all of it over again to get to where I am. If you get PRK be prepared to have fluctuating vision for a least a week. It's scary at first to see your vision fade in and out, but slowly it will stabilize and become clear. Don't expect perfect results right away and trust all the doctors' advice. Take care of your eyes--I am very thankful for mine thanks to Dr. Bansal and his staff.

Doctor's Comments

When Sachiko first came in to our center, she was very nearsighted and nervous about the procedure. Due to her highly complex prescription and unique corneal profile, I had recommended PRK (photo-refractive keratectomy) to ensure both optimal results and safety. She was a bit concerned about the slightly longer healing period compared with LASIK, but she did some research and found out that it was the right thing for her to do. For patients who undergo PRK, it is very important to set a timeline for appropriate expectations after the procedure. In her case, it was all the pre-operative counseling that prevented a lot of unnecessary patient anxiety post-operatively and I'm sure she appreciated that.