Abstract: The development of surface ablation as the treatment of refractive errors mostly focus on the epithelial removal techniques. TransPRK is a kind of new developed surface refractive surgery. TransPRK uses the phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) mode to ablate epithelium in preset aspherical shape, then the stromal ablation is immediately performed, epithelial and stromal ablation are in one step, finally, a soft contact lens is placed on the cornea at the completion of the procedure. The advantages of this surgery are more accurate, shorter operation time, no suction pressure, truly achieved“notouch”surface ablation. The shortage of surgery is the limited development; we need further research and refinement. This review recommends the developing history, principle, operative process, clinical effect and advantages of the TransPRK. (Int Rev Ophthalmol, 2014, 38: 104-108)