Key planning information for prk surgery in Spain.
$1,000 fromLowest listed price
10 minsProcedure time
16 hospitalsList prk surgery
PRK Surgery in Spain is listed from US$1,000 to US$3,000 at 16 hospitals. The operation takes 10 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Prices last updated Nov 2018
Cost of PRK Surgery in Spain
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Procedure
Minimum price
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PRK Surgery
$1,000
$3,000
Price starting from $1,000 up to $3,000 · last updated Nov 2018.Final prices are quoted by each hospital
Hospitals and clinics offering PRK Surgery in Spain
PRK Surgery is listed by 16 hospitals in Spain. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
We use our eyes to see life and so Vithas Xanit International Hospital has developed a highly influential Ophthalmology Department in this area. Our strong vision care programme has made us the first private hospital in the province to have a surgery for evaluating and treatment of poor vision.
With more than 36 medical specialties, 200 physicians and surgeons of the highest level, Quironsalud Hospital Malaga is one of the most pertinent hospitals in Spain.
The Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO – Institute of Ocular Microsurgery in English) is a leading international ophthalmology centre. Their hallmark is medical excellence and our objective is to provide the best service to the patient.
DoctorsBCDr. Borja CorcósteguiINDr. Isabel NietoView all 32
CLÍNICA MIRABELL is one of the leading private ophthalmological centres in the Canary Islands. We improve our patients' quality of life protecting, treating and enhancing their vision and the aesthetics of their eye area.
DoctorsDPDra. Patricia Martínez GarcíaRHDr. Ricardo Herrera PiñeroView all 4
Institut Omiq Oftalmologia Medica's Medical and Surgical activity is developed in all areas and specialities in Ophthalmology. They provide the most modern, latest and complete diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
DoctorsMGDr. Mercè Guarro MDLSDr. Laura Sararols MDView all 18
Medimar International Hospital is a tetriatry care hospital with 200 physicians, 50 resident and 150 affiliated, providing healthcare services to the residents of Alicante, as well as to over 25,000 foreign patients a year.
Quironsalud Hospital Torrevieja is an ISO-certified private hospital located in the north of Torrevieja, championing excellence in cancer treatment and management. IMTJ Best International Hospital of the world (awards 2017)
What is PRK Surgery?
PRK surgery, or PhotoRefractive Keratectomy, is a type of laser surgery to correct moderate nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. PRK surgery reshapes the cornea with a laser so that light is more effectively focused on the retina to improve vision.
How is PRK Surgery carried out?
PRK surgery, unlike LASIK eye surgery, does not use a knife or cutting laser to create a flap in the cornea. Instead, PRK surgery removes a thin layer of the cornea’s surface and reshapes the surface of the cornea to correct the vision.
What are the chances of success with PRK Surgery?
According to WebMD, PRK surgery is accurate in correcting cases of nearsightedness and around 80 percent of PRK participants have 20/20 vision one year after surgery.
How popular is PRK in comparison to LASIK?
PRK surgery is less popular than LASIK eye surgery as LASIK generally results in faster, more comfortable and more predictable healing.
About PRK Surgery
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
PRK surgery takes around 10 minutes to complete.
Number of sessions required
PRK surgery is carried out on one eye at a time to make sure the patient has adequate vision throughout the healing process and to check the results of the surgery.
Days admitted
None. PRK surgery is an outpatient procedure.
Anesthesia
Local anesthesia.
Recovery
Full vision takes longer to achieve with PRK surgery than LASIK, taking around three months for best vision.
Patients can generally return to work 48 hours after PRK surgery.
Risks
PRK surgery is a straightforward procedure with a few risks.
Risks include:
- Sensitivity to light and mild discomfort.
- Glare and halos.
- Dry eyes.
- Under- or over-correction of sight.
- Decrease in night vision.
- Scarring.
- Infection.
After care
- Treat dry eyes and prevent infection with prescription eye drops.
- Avoid rubbing your eyes.
- Some patients wear a protective bandage at night for the first few days following PRK surgery.