Am I a good candidate for PRK? I have one opinion of yes but even though I'm a candidate I don't know if I'm comfortable with just making the cut to being a candidate. I don't know what other information to give about my eyes. I was given a rx for mitomycin and told to take vitamin c to help decrease my chances of having corneal hazing. Is this accurate?
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While corneal thickness impacts your eligibility for laser vision correction, it does not impact recovery time. Recovery time is extended in PRK as no flap is created and will depend most on the starting prescription.
A corneal thickness of 520 µm is normal and is most likely fine for LASIK with a -6.00 with no astigmatism.
The reason that someone who is a candidate for LASIK but would choose PRK instead has to do with types of activity. Individuals who participate in aggressive ...
It is best to wait until your allergic reaction is fully resolved. Allergies can lead to eye rubbing which can be dangerous after refractive surgery as well as dry eyes which are a risk factor for regression. Better to wait now than to have a complication later on!