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Is It Common to Develop Keratitis After a PRK Enhancement?

asked 10 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Christopher Coad, MD
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Tags: development, keratitis, outcome, problem, risk, side effects

How many people develop keratitis after PRK?

4 answers to Is It Common to Develop Keratitis After a PRK Enhancement?

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Keratitis after PRK

Keratitis after laser vision correction is often called diffused keratitis and is an inflammatory condition that is rare and usually responds well to topical steroid eye drops. Infectious keratitis is even rarer but potentially more serious and requires antibiotics and close observation.
Christopher Coad, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

www.lasikdoctornyc.com

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PRK side effect-- Keratitis

Keratitis means there is inflammation of the cornea. There are many possible causes of Keratitis following a PRK treatment, both infectious and non-infectious. infectious keratitis is potentially a devastating complication of PRK, as an organism, usually a bacteria or fungus, causes ulceration. Thankfully this is very rare and only occurs infrequently. Antibiotic drops are routinely prescribed post PRK, and carefully following post op instructions greatly reduces... more
Andrew E. Holzman, MD

Mclean Ophthalmologist

www.drholzman.com

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Keratitis after PRK is uncommon

Keratitis can come from a variety of causes. Most commonly it is caused by dryness and the frequent use of lubricating tear drops will help. Dry eyes are universal with all laser procedures and it is for this reason that we encourage our patients to start Restasis as soon as possible before surgery and to use it for three to four months after surgery at least. Restasis increases the body's own tear production and reduces the need for tear drops.
Mark Golden, MD

Chicago Ophthalmologist
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Inflammation after a PRK Enhancement

Inflammation of the cornea after a PRK enhancement of an eye that has had LASIK is not common, but entirely within the realm of possibilities that may occur. Usually, this is best treated with a steroid eye drop. Make sure you seek the care of your LASIK surgeon to properly treat your condition.
Sandy Feldman, MD

San Diego Ophthalmologist

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