Will prk surgery improve my vision enough for swimming and other sports? i've had glasses a long time, and they greatly improve my vision. however, i want to be able to go swimming and do other activities without worrying about wearing them. will prk impr

For : For most people...Yes. As long as you are a good candidate for prk then most patients achieve their best vision with their glasses or even better after refractive surgery. I would recommend refraining from swimming for 30 days after prk in order to prevent infection. --best regards, jc.

PRK: After prk recovery there is no reason to limit your activity including swimming and those other sports. It is always a good idea to protect your eyes during activities where there is a projectile object , like racquet ball, tennis, soft ball etc.

Very likely: Typical results from prk are very good so it is very likely your goals could be achieved. A careful evaluation and discussion of your situation and options with your ophthalmologist are important for making a good decision.