Photorefractive keratectomy in Italian Eye Hospital

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) at the Italian Eye Hospital in Prishtina, Kosovo, is a laser vision correction method that typically runs around $900. This procedure is performed by surgeons with over 10 years of experience using advanced laser platforms for precise results. The clinic is an affiliate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and specializes in no-touch laser techniques.

Advanced Laser Techniques

The clinic provides both traditional PRK and the modern Touch-Less TransPRK SmartSurface method. The TransPRK option is around $1,100 and uses a no-touch approach. This technology helps patients heal faster and feel less discomfort than older methods. The facility has completed 4,000+ successful TransPRK cases to date. Specialists use the SCHWIND AMARIS 500E and Alcon Wavelight Eye-Q laser platforms. These systems feature 5D eye tracking to follow eye movements during the surgery. A pre-operative evaluation for diopter removal costs around $100 and includes all necessary measurements like corneal topography and pachymetry.

Expert Surgical Team

Prof. Ass. Dr. Arsim Hajdari serves as the Clinical Chief and has treated 30,000+ patients during his career. He was the first surgeon to introduce the TransPRK SmartSurface technology to Kosovo. Dr. Hajdari is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology with over 10 years of experience. The team also includes Dr. Agon Rrusta, a refractive surgeon who completed a fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Dr. Rrusta has performed 1,000+ procedures and specializes in both TransPRK and LASIK techniques. Both doctors have over 10 years of experience in refractive and vitreoretinal surgery.

What the Service Includes

Choosing laser vision correction at this facility covers the following steps:

• Consultation with a refractive specialist to determine the best method for your eyes.
• Surgical Planning using detailed corneal mapping to guide the laser.
• Laser Surgery using either the PRK or the touch-less SmartSurface technology.
• Diagnostic Measurements including pachymetry to check corneal thickness.

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