Hi, I had PRK laser eye surgery and it has been 6 weeks. My vision is great but my only concern is after working on the computer for few hours I get pain behind my eyes and forehead sought of like eye strain. Never experienced this pain when I had glasses. Prescription was -6.25 in both eyes. Is this common after PRK surgery that will get better in time? Please advise. Thanks
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At four months post op PRK your result may still change as healing continues. However, there is no "non-surgical" means of correction of your refractive status. If after six months your reading issues persist a prk engagement procedure may be considered. Alternatively you might wait for final...
Most changes in vision during the first six months post laser vision correction are part of the final corneal response to the laser application. Such responses when leaving a patient undercorrected are best treated with a prk refinement procedure after stabilization at 4-6 months. Individuals...
Your symptoms of eyestrain are most likely attributable to an intolerance of the mono vision correction that was calculated into your PRK procedure. Most patients can adjust to it but there are many who don't appreciate the blurriness of vision in the under corrected eye. The mono vision can be...