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TransPRK

Every treatment begins with a preliminary examination. From this, personalized treatment advice is provided, as each eye is unique.
Have you not yet had a preliminary examination, but are curious about which treatment methods are suitable for you? Then easily schedule your preliminary examination.

Already had a preliminary examination and received advice for a TransPRK treatment? On this page, you can read more about what this treatment entails.

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What is TransPRK

Your eyes are minimally touched in this treatment. Hence, TransPRK is also known as the no-touch method. The TransPRK treatment is 100% laser-guided, making the results stable and almost exactly predictable. This treatment is suitable when other methods such as IntraLasik or ReLEx SMILE are not possible.

TransPRK: 100% laser-guided

The TransPRK eye laser treatment is a surface treatment. This involves first removing the outer layer of the cornea, the epithelium, in order to then correct the strength with the laser. In the TransPRK treatment, this layer is loosened using a laser.

Exactly how long the treatment takes depends on your strength deviation. The higher your strength, the more time the laser takes. In total, it takes barely 1 minute per eye.

TransPRK - Step by step

1: We anesthetize the eyes with eye drops.
2: Laser removal of the corneal surface layer. Immediate correction of deviation by laser. Takes only 1 minute per eye.
3: Bandage lens for protection.
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Benefits

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Possible when many other treatment methods are not possible

(corneal thickness)

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The eye is minimally touched

(no touch method)

Cons

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First days after treatment painful and sensitive

3 to 5 days

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After treatment not sharp vision immediately

This improves in a few weeks.

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Treatment process

1. Free preliminary examination
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Free preliminary examination

The preliminary examination is always free, without obligation, and consists of two parts. During the first part, your eyes are thoroughly measured. This includes checking your refractive error, the structure of your eyes, the overall health of your eyes, and whether you are suitable for treatment. The second part is a consultation with the ophthalmologist who will ultimately perform your treatment.
2. Tailored treatment advice
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Tailored treatment advice

Together with the ophthalmologist, you will discuss which treatment will yield the best result for you. In addition to all the measurements that have been taken, your personal situation is also considered. This includes your hobbies, profession, and other factors that are important for your vision. We offer all treatments in-house, enabling us to provide you with the best advice.
3. Treatment
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Treatment

The treatment takes place in one of our clinics by the ophthalmologist you spoke with during the consultation. This way, you will see a familiar face right away, which is comforting. You will receive detailed information beforehand to prepare you optimally.
4. Aftercare & check-ups
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Aftercare & check-ups

Quality is our priority. Therefore, aftercare is an essential part of your treatment process. Check-ups are indispensable in this regard, as they allow us to monitor your recovery.

Frequently asked questions about TransPRK

Why am I not eligible for laser eye surgery if I have a higher prescription? arrow_downward

It is possible that you expected in advance to be eligible for laser eye surgery with your prescription. Perhaps you have even had a preliminary examination at another eye clinic which showed this. However, it may be that the advice after a preliminary examination at FYEO is to opt for an ExtraLens treatment.

We always want the best result for you. Not only now, but also for the future. With laser eye surgery, we change the shape of the cornea. When a higher strength laser is required, the shape of the cornea is also adjusted more. For now, this might be safe and responsible, but if the cornea needs to be adjusted significantly, it could be that you are not or less suitable for another treatment in the future, such as a lens replacement.

With an ExtraLens treatment we do not change anything in your cornea, so this is still possible.

What if I rub my eyes after laser eye surgery? arrow_downward

You may not rub your eyes for two weeks after laser eye surgery. For hygiene, healing, wrinkling and the bandage lens.

Lasek & TransPRK
With the Lasek and TransPRK treatment you get a bandage lens in your eyes. By accidentally rubbing your eyes you could move it. This lens is removed after 5 days.

IntraLasik Femtosecond & ReLEx SMILE
With the IntraLasik Femtosecond and ReLEx SMILE treatment, there is a small chance of wrinkling when you rub your eyes, especially in the first few days. If this unexpectedly happens to you, you can recognize it by burning, red eyes and blurred vision. Fortunately, it can be fixed.

What is customised? arrow_downward

In order to achieve optimal vision quality, we need to take into account the specific shape of your cornea. That is why we advise our eye laser treatments Lasek, TransPRK and IntraLasik to always have them customised (also known as wavefront).

If we were not to do this, it would be at the expense of your vision quality. You will notice this, for example, in (more) trouble with halos, color shifting, glare and starbursting. We want to prevent this of course and we always strive for the best quality for your eyes.

Want to know more about customised?
Read more here

Can you go blind from laser eye surgery? arrow_downward

The chance of going blind after treatment is very small. At FYEO we have never had to deal with this.
As with any medical procedure, there are risks associated with treatment. A complication, often caused by not following medical advice and careless handling of the lifestyle and medication, could theoretically lead to blindness. The chance of this is very minimal if you follow all the lifestyle rules. Complications are also often easy to treat.

What are the disadvantages of TransPRK? arrow_downward
  • Sensitive eyes the first few days after treatment
  • Recovery takes longer
  • 3 to 4 days for the top layer of the cornea to heal
  • Complete wound healing takes 3 months with low starting level of vision

Request a preliminary examination

Your preliminary examination is always free and without obligation and includes eye tests and a consultation with the eye specialist.

  • Personalized treatment advice tailored to you
  • The ophthalmologist from the consultation is the treating ophthalmologist
  • All-inclusive price
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