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Kathleen Scarpulla, MD
Surevision Northshore
Chicago, IL
  • LASIK Eye Surgery
  • Excimer LASIK
  • Cataract Surgery
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PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Cost & Profile

  • Avg. Cost: $1800
  • Candidate: Nearsightedness
  • Length: Few minutes
  • Treatments: One
  • Results: Long lasting
  • Back to work: 3-5 days

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PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Surgery Information Guide

Welcome to your surgery guide for PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy). We've put together everything you need to know from the very basics to information about finding a doctor and recovering from surgery. You'll find a ton of resources here. Check out the PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy) Costs & Profiles for the essentials. Dig in and let us know if you have any questions.

You can use the resources on this page at any stage of your surgery from just learning to getting better.

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Basics of PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
"I've heard about the surgery and I'm looking to learn a bit more about things like cost, whether it's right for me, and what options I have."
  1. Excimer Laser Procedures (LASIK, PRK, PARK)
    Photo-Refractive Keratectomy (PRK) uses the excimer laser to correct low to moderate amounts of refractive errors.
  2. PRK Basics
    Like LASIK, PRK uses a laser to surgically correct vision problems, and may be a viable option if you are not a candidate for LASIK.
  3. LASIK Joins the Military
    LASIK, along with PRK, is being used to help active soldiers become independent from glasses and contacts.
Ready for PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
"I've pretty much finished by research on the surgery and I think I'm ready to find and meet with a doctor to get started."
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  3. Patient Financing
    Think you'll need help paying for your surgery? Almost anyone is a candidate for easy financing of up to 100% of the surgery costs.
After PRK (Photorefractive Keratectomy)
"I've already had the surgery and I'd like to get some support or tell others about my experience."
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