Touchless Robotic TPRK
Our gentlest laser procedure, with no incisions
For suitable patients, Medownick’s “Touchless Robotic” TPRK laser eye surgery results in crisp clear vision with minimal or no need for glasses or contact lenses. There is no incision or flap created, and in fact, no instrumentation touches your eye.
Touchless Robotic is an advanced, next-generation version of a surgery that is commonly known as Trans-PRK laser eye surgery. It is “next generation” because it is non-invasive and stress-free for the patient, gently correcting vision from the surface without suction, flap, incision, or the use of alcohol. As such, it creates no scar: once you have healed, there will be no vulnerability or evidence that the surgery ever happened.
Touchless Robotic can only be performed using a specific, advanced type of excimer laser. Because of this, our surgeons are among a very small number with the technique and experience to perform this procedure.
For our patients, the proof of Touchless Robotic Trans-PRK is in the outcomes. They gain the best possible natural vision for their eyes, without any cutting or injections.
Touchless Robotic can only be performed using a specific, advanced type of excimer laser. Because of this, our surgeons are among a very small number with the technique and experience to perform this procedure.
Why choose Touchless Robotic TPRK?
TPRK is an excellent laser choice for you if you don’t like having your eyes touched, don’t want to have any incision in the eye, or play contact sports. You are comfortable factoring a few days of rest-at-home into your schedule for recovery, and appreciate that your vision will continue to improve in the weeks and months that follow.
What it does
Gentle pulses of light sculpt the cornea (the clear “window” at the front of the eye) to reshape it. This enables light to travel through the eye and refract at exactly the right distance and angle so that patients can see close to or even better than 20/20 vision.
Who is eligible
Suitable patients with myopia (short-sighted), hypermetropia (long-sighted) and astigmatism (blurred vision). When you come to Medownick for your free assessment, we will thoroughly test your eyes to find out if you are suitable for Touchless Robotic TPRK.
Actual laser time
Touchless Robotic TPRK is the fastest of all the laser procedures. Your actual time under the laser is around 15 to 20 seconds per eye, and the entire procedure is usually complete within 15 minutes.
Time spent in recovery
We ask you to spend approximately four days resting at home after Touchless Robotic TPRK. After this, patients gradually return to work and normal activities as they feel comfortable. In general, depending on your profession, most people return to work after one to two weeks.
Price accessibility
Touchless Robotic TPRK is priced according to the complexity of your prescription, which we will discuss when you come in for your free suitability assessment. Prices start at $2000 per eye, and your quote includes all pre-operative testing, surgery, post-operative medications, and aftercare appointments. Payment plans are available, and we offer discounts to friends and family of our former patients.