Trans-PRK in Juhu – Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West
Many people in Juhu lead active outdoor lives, whether that means early mornings on the beach, cricket at the JVPD grounds or swimming and water sports, and this is exactly why some of them ask us about Trans-PRK rather than LASIK. Trans-PRK is a flapless, no-touch laser procedure: the surface layer of the cornea is reshaped directly, so there is no corneal flap that could be disturbed later. It is also often considered for patients whose corneas are thinner than LASIK prefers, which we check with pachymetry and a full refractive workup. The first week of recovery is slower than LASIK, and we say so plainly during counselling. From Juhu, the drive up to our J.P. Road centre opposite the 7 Bungalows bus depot takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and our evening OPD from 5:00 to 8:30 PM, Monday to Saturday, suits a same-day assessment after work.
Reaching us from Juhu
Divyajyoti Eye Hospital, Andheri West is about 10 to 15 minutes north from the Juhu and JVPD area.
From Juhu and the JVPD scheme the route north is familiar to anyone who lives there: up Gulmohar Road or along the Juhu Tara side, across Andheri West and on to J.P. Road until you reach the 7 Bungalows bus depot. Our ground-floor entrance is directly opposite the depot, which matters because a good number of our Juhu patients are older residents who have lived in the same building or lane for decades and would rather not manage stairs. Families usually drive down together, and a car can be brought right up to the entrance to drop someone off before parking. Evening consulting hours, Monday to Saturday between 5:00 PM and 8:30 PM, also work well when a son or daughter is doing the driving after their own working day.
Nearby landmarks
- Juhu Beach
- JVPD Scheme
- Juhu Tara Road
- Gulmohar Road
- Andheri West
Jyoti Apartment, Ground Floor, Opp. 7 Bungalows Bus Depot, J.P. Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053
OPD Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday)
About Trans-PRK
Touch-free, flapless surface laser vision correction, often considered when the cornea is too thin for LASIK.
Who is this for?
Trans-PRK is often considered for:
- Adults over 18 with a spectacle prescription that has been stable for at least a year.
- Patients whose corneas are too thin for LASIK on pachymetry.
- Athletes, swimmers, defence and police personnel, and others for whom a corneal flap is a practical risk.
- Patients with a tendency to dry eye, where flap creation is best avoided.
It is not suitable if your prescription is still changing, during pregnancy or while nursing, or where the cornea shows an irregular or unstable pattern such as keratoconus. Because the surface heals over several days, you also need to be able to take that time off.
Suitability is confirmed only after the pre-operative workup and a discussion of what recovery will actually involve for you. [TODO: client to confirm price range]
What the procedure involves
- Pre-operative evaluation, including corneal topography, pachymetry, a dilated retina check and a tear film assessment.
- Anaesthetic drops numb the eye on the day of treatment. No injection is used.
- The excimer laser removes the corneal epithelium and reshapes the cornea in one continuous, touch-free step. No flap is created and no lenticule is removed.
- Smart Pulse Technology shapes the ablation pattern so that the treated surface is left as smooth as possible.
- A soft bandage contact lens is placed on the eye to protect the healing surface and reduce discomfort.
- Drops are prescribed, and the bandage lens is removed at a follow-up visit once the surface has healed.
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery after Trans-PRK is slower and less comfortable in the first few days than after LASIK, because the surface layer has to grow back. Expect watering, light sensitivity and a gritty or burning sensation for roughly two to three days while the epithelium heals under the bandage contact lens.
Useful vision commonly returns over the first week, with clarity continuing to sharpen and stabilise over several weeks. This gradual course is expected and does not mean something has gone wrong.
Plan for a few days away from work and screens, take the prescribed drops exactly as directed, and keep every follow-up appointment so that healing can be checked. Wear UV-protective sunglasses outdoors for as long as your surgeon advises, commonly several months. Individual recovery varies; contact us if pain increases rather than settles, or if vision suddenly worsens.
Common questions about Trans-PRK in Juhu
Often yes. Because no flap is created, Trans-PRK is commonly considered when corneal thickness is borderline for LASIK. Pachymetry and corneal mapping at the OPD confirm whether it is right for your eyes.
Vision improves gradually over the first week or two and stabilises over the following weeks. The first few days are usually more uncomfortable than with LASIK, and your surgeon will explain aftercare in detail.
Yes. Our OPD runs Monday to Saturday from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at 7 Bungalows, J.P. Road, closed on Sunday.
Ask us about Trans-PRK
OPD runs Mon - Sat 5 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. (closed Sunday). Call or WhatsApp us and our front desk will help you. Cashless mediclaim and TPA empanelment available.