Question 1

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 2

i had prk surgery on april 13...when i use refresh plus my vision becomes much sharper for about 10 seconds then goes back to blurry or less sharp... how long does this blurriness usually last?... i know prk has a long recovery time but its annoying?

Accepted Answer

: This question is best answered by the operating ophthalmologist who knows exactly how much reshaping of your cornea was done, what the eye looked like on your postop checkup and what eye drops were prescribed. I do know that full healing may take months.

Question 3

why do you have a blurry vision in the first days after prk refractive surgery?

Accepted Answer

Edema: There is always some degree of swelling of the tissues after the laser treatment for both prk and lasik.  The body recognizes this as abnormal and will absorb this fluid re-establishing good vision.

Question 4

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.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

i have had cataract surgery done on both beyes, strabismis suregery on my left eye, and a keratotomy done on my right eye; can i still have prk surgery done on my right eye and what improvement cani expect in my right eye vision after prk surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Only ask these questions to a Dr who knows you well.

Question 8

could it be healthy to cry 2 weeks after prk eye surgery?

Accepted Answer

PRK Surgery: There should be no problems with crying after any kind of refractive surgery.  We all constantly produce tears which keep the surface of our eyes lubricated.  There won't be any issues if you produce extra tears when you cry.

Question 9

how long does it take for vision to clear after prk surgery?

Accepted Answer

1-2 weeks: Prk surgery is accompanied by swelling of the front of the eye (cornea) which usually lasts one week and the vision comes in rapidly in the next week (in an uncomplicated case).  If yours is taking longer, then check in with the surgeon who did the prk for treatment.

Question 10

can i have prk surgery procedure if i have marfan syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If your basic correction falls within the parameters for the prk or lasik to perform, then you can have it done.  This will be analyzed by the surgeon as to whether you can expect a proper procedure.

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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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I had prk surgery on april 13...when i use refresh plus my vision becomes much sharper for about 10 seconds then goes back to blurry or less sharp... how long does this blurriness usually last?... i know prk has a long recovery time but its annoying?

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Why do you have a blurry vision in the first days after prk refractive surgery?

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

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

A member asked:

I have had cataract surgery done on both beyes, strabismis suregery on my left eye, and a keratotomy done on my right eye; can i still have prk surgery done on my right eye and what improvement cani expect in my right eye vision after prk surgery?

A member asked:

Could it be healthy to cry 2 weeks after prk eye surgery?

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How long does it take for vision to clear after prk surgery?

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Can i have prk surgery procedure if i have marfan syndrome?

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