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On average, PRK costs between $1,800 and $6,500, depending on the severity of the refractive error and the degree of customization the patient requires. Doctors often price PRK surgery per eye, although most patients will need to correct both eyes.
PRK eye surgery is highly accurate in correcting many cases of nearsightedness. Approximately 80% to 90% of PRK patients have 20/20 vision without glasses or contact lenses one year after the surgery; 95% to 98% have 20/40 or better without glasses or contacts. Disadvantages of PRK eye surgery include: