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Pre procedure I went to Millennium Laser Eye...
Pre procedure
I went to Millennium Laser Eye center in Florida for my free consultation and after all the tests were done I was told that I am not a Lasik candidate since my cornea is too thin. PRK was the option for me if I wanted to undergo laser vision correction. My prescription was -2 in the left eye, -1.75 in the right eye + astigmatism.
Some of my friends had Lasik done at the Millennium with great results and dr Lessner is a highly recommended eye surgeon, therefore I decided to schedule my surgery. The total price was $5500 (including VSP discount) but they also offered 24 months free interest financing which was very helpful.
Day of surgery
We arrived at the center at 11 am and the surgery was done around 3 pm. Before the procedure my eyes were measured again and I met with the surgeon to discuss the procedure and what to expect. Dr Lessner took time to answer all my questions and also described in a very detailed way what exactly is going to be done during the surgery.
After I was done talking with the doctor the nurse prepared me for the surgery and I was offered Valium which I decided to take.
During the procedure I didn’t feel any pain but it was rather unpleasant. The worst part was removing (scraping) the epithelial layer of the eye. The surgeon used a rotating brush (looks like a toothbrush) and a spatula to remove the cells which was pretty quick but I could feel some pressure on the eyeball. Then the eye was washed with very cold solution which also felt uncomfortable, but no pain. After the cornea was exposed the laser treatment took 6-7 seconds per eye and it was done. The bandage lenses were inserted in my eyes and I was done with the procedure.
Immediately after my vision was o.k. and I didn’t feel any discomfort or pain. They checked me one more time and gave me different eye drops and prescription for pain medication (Percocet) to take home. They also told me to continue taking Vitamin C (1000mg / day). I was scheduled to come back next day for the check-up.
I went home and took a nap. When I woke up my eyes started to hurt and were extremely light sensitive. I applied numbing drops they gave me and took Percocet which helped a lot. At night the pain was pretty bad (8 on a scale 1-10) and my eyes were burning. Again, lots of numbing drops and Percocet alleviated the symptoms.
Day 1
I went for the check-up next day and my vision was o.k. 20/15 but very blurry and I was very light sensitive. They checked my eyes which already started healing and everything looked fine.
When I went home I went straight to bed with windows covered. My eyes felt dry, still burning but I didn’t need Percocet anymore. Numbing drops and artificial tears were helping a lot. I was also continuing taking the antibiotic, steroid and Vitamin C. My vision vas very blurry and I mostly kept my eye shut.
Day 4
The pain and burning is gone and I am rather functional. I went back to the clinic to have the eyes checked and the bandage lenses were removed. The vision got worse and very blurry; I am still very light sensitive and wear the sun glasses all the time even at home. The doctor checked my eyes and the cornea has healed enough to remove the lenses but my eyes are dry. I was given lubricating ointment and gel drops to use at night. Other than that my eyes feel comfortable but the vision is poor and blurry. I took extra day off at work since I wouldn’t be able to do anything, and I work mostly on the computer.
Day 5
I went back to work but had to turn down the lights in my office and still wear sunglasses. Light bothers me a lot. Vision got better but is still blurry and I had to decrease screen resolution to 800x600. I also need to take frequent breaks.
I continue with the antibiotic and steroids and started using the ointment and gel drops at night which made a difference. My eyes did not feel dry in the morning. I also started taking Omega 3 TheraTears supplement. I use a lot of artificial tears (preservative free) during the day especially when I work. Eyes get tired quickly.
1 week
My 1 week check-up visit went well and vision was 20/40 in my left eye and 20/25 in my right eye and still blurry. Cornea is healing nicely and the only problem is dry eye so the doctor inserted temporary collagen punctal plugs which will dissolve in 2-3 months and should help with my dry eye.
I was able to drive today but only during day time. Vision is still too blurry to drive in the evening or at night. I was told the blurriness should go away in 2-3 weeks.
I finished the antibiotic and switched the steroid to Lotemax which will be tapered over the next 4 weeks.
2.5 weeks
I haven’t noticed any dramatic changes with my vision; things are still blurry and out of focus in the distance. My light sensitivity is back to normal but dry eyes bother me and I use lots of lubricant drops (preservative free). I switched to Refresh Optive Advanced drops and I think they work better for me.
I had a doctor appointment today and my vision tested 20/25. The cornea is healing nicely and there are no complications at all.
In the last week I noticed my right eye is straining more than my left eye when I read / work on the computer. At the end of the day it is more tired and vision is more blurry than the left eye. The doctor said it is still because of the healing process, everything should be back to normal when eyes heal completely.
I still don’t drive in the evening because of the halos. Night vision is rather poor.
1 month
Over the past week my vision has improved a lot and at today’s 1 month post op check-up, both eyes were 20/20. The halos at night reduced in size and I feel o.k. driving after the sunset.
Dry eye is also better and when I work (computer) I lubricate every 1-2 hours. My right eye still feels like it is straining more when reading but I feel like it is also improving.
I am still on steroid taper (1x a day) and will be done with it in 4 days.
Overall I am very happy with everything and even the healing process is still not finished my vision is great and blurriness is gone. It should get even better over the next 2 months.
My next appointment is in 1 month.
If I were to recommend the PRK I would like to highlight a few things:
- Find the best surgeon available and keep in mind that good surgeons are expensive.
- Research the doctor and the clinic. Ask about the percentage of patients returning for enhancement surgery, patients with long term complications, etc.
- Learn as much as possible about the procedure, complications and long term risks.
- If possible, take at least 7 days off before going back to work.
- Recovery after PRK takes time and patience. Be prepared for at least 3 weeks of bad vision and dry eyes.
I went to Millennium Laser Eye center in Florida for my free consultation and after all the tests were done I was told that I am not a Lasik candidate since my cornea is too thin. PRK was the option for me if I wanted to undergo laser vision correction. My prescription was -2 in the left eye, -1.75 in the right eye + astigmatism.
Some of my friends had Lasik done at the Millennium with great results and dr Lessner is a highly recommended eye surgeon, therefore I decided to schedule my surgery. The total price was $5500 (including VSP discount) but they also offered 24 months free interest financing which was very helpful.
Day of surgery
We arrived at the center at 11 am and the surgery was done around 3 pm. Before the procedure my eyes were measured again and I met with the surgeon to discuss the procedure and what to expect. Dr Lessner took time to answer all my questions and also described in a very detailed way what exactly is going to be done during the surgery.
After I was done talking with the doctor the nurse prepared me for the surgery and I was offered Valium which I decided to take.
During the procedure I didn’t feel any pain but it was rather unpleasant. The worst part was removing (scraping) the epithelial layer of the eye. The surgeon used a rotating brush (looks like a toothbrush) and a spatula to remove the cells which was pretty quick but I could feel some pressure on the eyeball. Then the eye was washed with very cold solution which also felt uncomfortable, but no pain. After the cornea was exposed the laser treatment took 6-7 seconds per eye and it was done. The bandage lenses were inserted in my eyes and I was done with the procedure.
Immediately after my vision was o.k. and I didn’t feel any discomfort or pain. They checked me one more time and gave me different eye drops and prescription for pain medication (Percocet) to take home. They also told me to continue taking Vitamin C (1000mg / day). I was scheduled to come back next day for the check-up.
I went home and took a nap. When I woke up my eyes started to hurt and were extremely light sensitive. I applied numbing drops they gave me and took Percocet which helped a lot. At night the pain was pretty bad (8 on a scale 1-10) and my eyes were burning. Again, lots of numbing drops and Percocet alleviated the symptoms.
Day 1
I went for the check-up next day and my vision was o.k. 20/15 but very blurry and I was very light sensitive. They checked my eyes which already started healing and everything looked fine.
When I went home I went straight to bed with windows covered. My eyes felt dry, still burning but I didn’t need Percocet anymore. Numbing drops and artificial tears were helping a lot. I was also continuing taking the antibiotic, steroid and Vitamin C. My vision vas very blurry and I mostly kept my eye shut.
Day 4
The pain and burning is gone and I am rather functional. I went back to the clinic to have the eyes checked and the bandage lenses were removed. The vision got worse and very blurry; I am still very light sensitive and wear the sun glasses all the time even at home. The doctor checked my eyes and the cornea has healed enough to remove the lenses but my eyes are dry. I was given lubricating ointment and gel drops to use at night. Other than that my eyes feel comfortable but the vision is poor and blurry. I took extra day off at work since I wouldn’t be able to do anything, and I work mostly on the computer.
Day 5
I went back to work but had to turn down the lights in my office and still wear sunglasses. Light bothers me a lot. Vision got better but is still blurry and I had to decrease screen resolution to 800x600. I also need to take frequent breaks.
I continue with the antibiotic and steroids and started using the ointment and gel drops at night which made a difference. My eyes did not feel dry in the morning. I also started taking Omega 3 TheraTears supplement. I use a lot of artificial tears (preservative free) during the day especially when I work. Eyes get tired quickly.
1 week
My 1 week check-up visit went well and vision was 20/40 in my left eye and 20/25 in my right eye and still blurry. Cornea is healing nicely and the only problem is dry eye so the doctor inserted temporary collagen punctal plugs which will dissolve in 2-3 months and should help with my dry eye.
I was able to drive today but only during day time. Vision is still too blurry to drive in the evening or at night. I was told the blurriness should go away in 2-3 weeks.
I finished the antibiotic and switched the steroid to Lotemax which will be tapered over the next 4 weeks.
2.5 weeks
I haven’t noticed any dramatic changes with my vision; things are still blurry and out of focus in the distance. My light sensitivity is back to normal but dry eyes bother me and I use lots of lubricant drops (preservative free). I switched to Refresh Optive Advanced drops and I think they work better for me.
I had a doctor appointment today and my vision tested 20/25. The cornea is healing nicely and there are no complications at all.
In the last week I noticed my right eye is straining more than my left eye when I read / work on the computer. At the end of the day it is more tired and vision is more blurry than the left eye. The doctor said it is still because of the healing process, everything should be back to normal when eyes heal completely.
I still don’t drive in the evening because of the halos. Night vision is rather poor.
1 month
Over the past week my vision has improved a lot and at today’s 1 month post op check-up, both eyes were 20/20. The halos at night reduced in size and I feel o.k. driving after the sunset.
Dry eye is also better and when I work (computer) I lubricate every 1-2 hours. My right eye still feels like it is straining more when reading but I feel like it is also improving.
I am still on steroid taper (1x a day) and will be done with it in 4 days.
Overall I am very happy with everything and even the healing process is still not finished my vision is great and blurriness is gone. It should get even better over the next 2 months.
My next appointment is in 1 month.
If I were to recommend the PRK I would like to highlight a few things:
- Find the best surgeon available and keep in mind that good surgeons are expensive.
- Research the doctor and the clinic. Ask about the percentage of patients returning for enhancement surgery, patients with long term complications, etc.
- Learn as much as possible about the procedure, complications and long term risks.
- If possible, take at least 7 days off before going back to work.
- Recovery after PRK takes time and patience. Be prepared for at least 3 weeks of bad vision and dry eyes.
Provider Review
dr Cory Lessner
Dr Lessner is a very skilled surgeon and a very nice person. He takes time to talk to the patients and answer all questions. I would recommend dr Lessner to my family and friends and give him 5 star rating.