Hello 1. In people with thin cornea,PRK is the only option 2. It is not painful but yes patient feels irritation in initial 24-48 hrs. 3. Recovery takes less than a week 4. For eye strain,that is due to dryness..try A. Cold compresses B Blink a lot C. Use lubricating eyedrop frequently

Hi,PRK is procedure of choice for people with thin corneas. It's comparatively painful than LASIK but pain can be eased by taking painkillers and recovery takes place within a week.  You can take breaks between your study time to give rest to your eyes and use artificial tear drops like refresh or genteal frequently.

Hello there. I can understand your concern. PRK short for photo refractive keratectomy is a laser assisted procedure which is widely used for correction of vision so that a person doesnt have to be dependant on glasses or contact lenses. The pain is there with lasik also but it is less when compared to PRK. And with medicines the PAIN can be controlled. You can go ahead with the surgery. Everything will be fine. Or take a second opinion from a different ophthqlmologist. Alternatives for surgery are : Wearing glasses or contact lenses. Talk to your ophthalmologist for further evaluation and management. Best regards. Dr. Anil kumar jain.