Español Find a Doctor Find a Location Pay a Bill Sign in to LiveWell Services & Specialties Appointments Search Home Health services Vision services PRK surgery Vision services Intacs surgery Lasik surgery LenSx surgery PRK surgery PRK vision correction in Chicagoland Find a specialist PRK vision correction may be right for you if you don't qualify as a candidate for LASIK due to things like thin corneas, dry eyes or large pupils. Schedule an appointment today with one of our expert ophthalmologists to discuss whether you should undergo PRK. How does PRK work? In PRK, also known as photorefractive keratectomy, our physicians use a computerized excimer laser to reshape the cornea after the removal of the outermost layer of the cornea, called the epithelium. With PRK, a surgeon brushes off the epithelium, then applies the laser to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism. A clear soft bandage lens is put on the eye for a couple days until the new epithelium takes hold. Get care We help you live well. And we’re here for you in person and online. Find a doctor Find a location Call 800-3-ADVOCATE Sign in to LiveWell Get in touch 800-3-ADVOCATE Contact us Share your health care opinions advocatechildrenshospital.com advocateaurorahealth.org aurorahealthcare.org For patients & visitors LiveWell health enews Classes & events Billing & payment Financial assistance Medical records Hospital information Flower shop For professionals AdvocateOnline Careers Education Physician partners Research Employer Solutions Supplier relations Investor relations About Advocate About us Advocate Medical Group News Center Foundation Volunteer opportunities Donate Serving our community Language assistance services are available free of charge during your Advocate visit. Just ask and assistance will be provided. Select your language to learn more. Español | Hmoob | Русский | Shqip | العربیة | Bosanski | ျမန္မာ | Lai (Chin) Hakha | Laizo (Chin) Falam | 简体中文 | 正體中文 | Hrvatski | Français | Deutsch | Ελληνικά | Gujarati | Hindi | Italiano | 日本語 | unDusdm | 한국어 | ພາສາລາວ | Bahasa Melayu | മലയാള | Pennsylvaanisch Deitsch | Polski | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Ruáinga | Română | Srpski | Af-Soomaali | Kiswahili | Tagalog | اردو | Tiếng Việt © 2021 Advocate Health Care 3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 600, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 Privacy Policy | Notice of Privacy Practices | Notice of Nondiscrimination | Terms of Use | SMS Terms and Conditions