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PRK Vs. Lasik 8 answers

Which laser vision correction would have less chance of complication such as hazy vision after surgery: Lasik or PRK? div.abg { float: right;...
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PRK or Intacs for -5 Myopia? 7 answers

I would like to reduce my myopia and dependancy on glasses without needing reading glasses. Intacs or PRK could correct me to around -2, greatly...
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PRK Instead Of LASIK For Thick Cornea? What Is The Healing Time? 7 answers

My thickness for both eyes corneas are 470 and 472 and i have a little congenital cataracts, the doctor recommended PKR instead of Lasik. Im a good...
before thickness cornea comparison healing

PRK for Thin Cornea and Dry Eye? 6 answers

I have been diagnosed as good for PRK, as I have thin cornea and dry eye. I know there are risks with the dry eye. What's your opinion on going ahead?...
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What is PRK? Is It Painful? 6 answers

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Unsatisfactory PRK Results 5 answers

I had my PRK surgery done last month, my right eye seems to do well and then fluctuate throughout the day, however my left eye feels the same as the...
after uneven unhappy 1 month post-op

How Much Does PRK Cost? 5 answers

How much does PRK cost? Is it more or less expensive than Lasik?
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Is PRK Possible for People Who Have Astigmatism? 5 answers

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Had PRK 1 Week Ago, Right Eye Has Been in Pain and Right Now I'm 20/40, is That Normal? 5 answers

I did PRK about a week ago, the day of prk i felt good cuz i was able to see more but i didn't have any pain after 2 hours later only on my right...
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PRK Complications? 4 answers

What complications are possible with PRK eye surgery?
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What is the Recovery Timeline After the PRK Procedure? 4 answers

When will I know if the procedure is not 100%? If I need another procedure, when would that be possible?
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Thin Corneas, High Prescription....PRK? 4 answers

Hi, Just looking for some thoughts on this.... I've gone to 4 different offices for consultations, looking to see if I'm a candidate. My eyes...
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Do You Recommend ICL or PRK For Thin Corneas? 4 answers

I am 28, have a prescription of -3.0 (right) and -2.0 (left) and a central corneal thickness of 470 in both eyes which I understand too thin for Lasik...
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How Often Do I Need Follow-up Appointments After my PRK Surgery? 3 answers

Do I need to be seen once a month? Once a week? When recovery is complete, do I just have regular exams once a year?
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After PRK Surgery, is It Safe to Continue with Eye Drops for Allergies (Patanol) and Dry Eyes (Restasis)? 3 answers

If not, are there other allergy or dry eye medications that are more commonly recommended for use after PRK?
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Is It Common to Develop Keratitis After a PRK Enhancement? 3 answers

How many people develop keratitis after PRK?
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Is It Common for Your Vision to Be Worse After a PRK Enhancement? 2 answers

I had lasik 11 years ago and 3 weeks ago I had PRK enhancement, my vision is far worse than it was before the enhancement, both near and far vision,...
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What Are the Long Term Side Effects of a PRK Eye Operation? 2 answers

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What is the Most Common Side Effect of PRK? 2 answers

Are the side effects treatable, correctable with other procedures?
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A Week After PRK Surgery, I Had a Corneal Abrasion when Removing the Bandage Contacts. How Will I Recover and in What Time? 2 answers

A week after PRK surgery, I had a corneal abrasion when removing the bandage contacts in my non-dominant eye. It was not in the line of sight, has...
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Is It Common to Have Problems with Irregular Astigmatism After PRK? 2 answers

If someone develops irregular astigmatism after PRK surgery, is there any treatment for this condition? Will another surgery correct it?
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What Are the Side Effects of Having PRK and RK Procedures in Succession? 2 answers

Is it advisable to get prk after rk surgery in an effort to correct hyperopia?
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Floaters in Eyes After PRK, Why is This? 2 answers

Hi, Soon after I had my PRK surgery 3 weeks ago, I noticed floaters in both eyes. Before my PRK surgery, I would occasionally notice floaters, but the...
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Is PRK Recovery Longer for Those with Nystagmus? 2 answers

I've been approved for PRK surgery, my doctor sent me to the eye center for additional testing to make sure the laser could track my eyes because...
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How Can Headaches Be Avoided After PRK? 1 answer

What are the best ways to treat headaches that may arise as a side effect of PRK? Which medications work the most effectively? What else can be done...
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1 Week Post PRK, Had -2 in Both Eyes, Now Left is 30/70, Right is 20/40, is This Normal? 1 answer

I m from Lebanon, 30 ys, urology resident,healthy, and I underwent PRK for myopia -2 in both eyes, 6 days ago exactly, 2 days the Dr. removed my...
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