Question 1

i had a prk operation for a month or more but one of my eyes didnt get better what is the problem please and must i do the operation again?

Accepted Answer

Very unusual: It occasionally happens that the end point is not reached but very rare to have no effect at all.  Check with the surgeon who did the procedure and see what happened.

Question 2

my son had prk 1 1/2 years ago. he is experiencing a pain in one eye that he says feels like a small troll stabbing him with a sword in the eye.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Take him back to the eye doctor to find out what the problem is.

Question 3

how long until i can see clearly after prk surgery? i am 9 days post op and still very blurry. my prescription before surgery was -5.75 both eyes

Accepted Answer

Variable: With prk the surface epithelium has to cover the defect caused during the surgery which can take 3-8 days. Then the new epithelium is replaced by the body every 10 days. The clarity improves with each 10 day cycle. There are other reasons that people remain blurred ..Mostly its not having corrected the full prescription. Best to ask your doctor.

Question 4

after prk laser eye surgery, what to do about blurry vision?

Accepted Answer

Continue follow up: Recovery from PRK is slower than LASIK, but in the end, the results are very similar. You will have decent vision after a few days but it can take a few weeks, even a few months, to get clear vision. Continue follow up with your eye surgeon and adhere to the recommended treatment. If you are concerned, see them sooner. Good luck.

Question 5

concerning those who had prk laser eye surgery, how would you describe the "blurry" vision, what to do?

Accepted Answer

PRK: Prk is a type of corneal laser surface treatment that doesn't require a flap to be created, as in lasik.  But it takes longer to recover from, and typically 1-3 months for your vision to stabilize.  Talk to your surgeon. It is also important to treat dry eyes, and although the surgey may have reduced your prescription greatly, there still may be a little left that some glasses would improve.

Question 6

can i go for. my wisdom tooth extraction after one week of my prk eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

: This type of laser surgery should have nothing to do with your dental surgery. Check with your OPTHOMOLOGIST for a release to have dental surgery.

Question 7

please tell me, could prk correct eyes that can not be corrected by prescription lenses?

Accepted Answer

Generally: if glasses cannot correct your vision, then PRK and LASIK will not help. Talk to your eye doctor to see if you qualify for either. Good Luck.

Question 8

i put muro 128 in my eyes after prk, and since then i'm seeing starbursts on lights (1 month after). can muro128 cause this?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Starburst phenomena after PRK is not unusual and is due to the irregularities of healing epithelium (the skin cells on the outer layer of the cornea).  Muro 128 is a dessicant, that is, a salt water type solution designed to dry up swelling in the cornea.  I would think the starburst is more from the surgery, and the drops were prescribed to help that.  Recommend follow up- usually gone after 1 mo

Question 9

is burning or stinging of the eyes normal after prk surgery?

Accepted Answer

Common: Prk surgery involves the computer guided removal of the surface layers of the cornea to construct a new lens.  In the short run, with healing, there is considerable discomfort.  In the longer run, dryness is occasional and can create burning and stinging.  Your prk surgeon can discuss the best remedies for this.

Question 10

i went in for prk surgery on sat @ 2pm, sun i was in pain and felt a lot of burning in my eyes, today is mon and my eyes still burn. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

PRK: Prk is a refractive laser surgery in which the eye surface is scraped off then the laser is applied to the underlying corneal tissue.  A bandage soft contact lens is applied to help the eye surface to heal and reduce irritation in pain.  However, you can still have symptoms like you're having.  Call your eye surgeon to let him know.  He may want to see you sooner than scheduled.

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I had a prk operation for a month or more but one of my eyes didnt get better what is the problem please and must i do the operation again?

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My son had prk 1 1/2 years ago. he is experiencing a pain in one eye that he says feels like a small troll stabbing him with a sword in the eye.

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How long until i can see clearly after prk surgery? i am 9 days post op and still very blurry. my prescription before surgery was -5.75 both eyes

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After prk laser eye surgery, what to do about blurry vision?

A member asked:

Concerning those who had prk laser eye surgery, how would you describe the "blurry" vision, what to do?

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Can i go for. my wisdom tooth extraction after one week of my prk eye surgery?

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Please tell me, could prk correct eyes that can not be corrected by prescription lenses?

A member asked:

I put muro 128 in my eyes after prk, and since then i'm seeing starbursts on lights (1 month after). can muro128 cause this?

A member asked:

Is burning or stinging of the eyes normal after prk surgery?

A member asked:

I went in for prk surgery on sat @ 2pm, sun i was in pain and felt a lot of burning in my eyes, today is mon and my eyes still burn. is this normal?

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