If I am not suitable for PTK then is there an alternative?
There are a couple of alternatives to PTK. These are a cornea transplant and manual scraping.
A cornea transplant is where the surgeon replaces the damaged part of the cornea (in the centre) with a clear, healthy cornea. This new cornea is obtained from a local eye bank. This procedure may be required to restore normal, focusing power to your eyes.
Cornea transplants are often referred to as PK – ‘Penetrating Keratoplasty’.
Manual or cornea scraping is the process in which the surgeon removes or scrapes away the damaged or diseased part of the cornea. For example, if a patient has a corneal ulcer.
PTK Laser Eye Surgery Guide:
- What is ‘PTK?’
- How does it differ from LASIK, LASEK and PRK?
- Who should consider PTK?
- What are the alternatives to PTK?
- What are the risks of PTK?
- What are the benefits of PTK?
- What should I ask the surgeon at the consultation?
- How much does PTK cost?
- Can I have this treatment on the NHS?
- What is the PTK procedure?
- How long do the effects of PTK last for?
- What does recovery from PTK involve?
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