Compare TPRK and FemtoLASIK techniques

TechniqueAvantagesInconvénients
TPRK– Contactless, no flap cutting
– Less anatomically invasive
– Suitable for thin or fragile corneas
– Less long-term dry eye
– Post-operative pain (2 to 3 days)
– Slower vision recovery (several days)
– Temporary risk of corneal haze (opacity)
FemtoLASIK– Very fast clear vision (the next day)
– Painless procedure
– High precision thanks to the femtosecond laser
– Less risk of haze
– Creation of a corneal flap (risk in case of shock)
– Less suitable for thin corneas
– Higher risk of dry eye