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Is burning or stinging of the eyes normal after prk surgery?
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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.
Answered 9/18/2013
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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 are having. Call your eye surgeon to let him know. He may want to see you sooner than scheduled.
Answered 7/13/2017
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