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Current standard are to leave at least 300 microns of corneal tissue behind to maintain proper corneal strength and integrity. If you underwent PRK for your current correction, you would have more 300 microns left. All else being normal, it appears you would be a candidate. Good luck.
There is not 100% agreement amongst doctors regarding your situation. Most doctors like to leave at least 300 µm that have not been affected by the treatment. This can be accomplished in your case, so I feel that if all other things are normal then you are a good candidate for PRK/ASA.
You may have developed a corneal surface epithelial defect from getting hit in the eye. This could have happen from the trauma alone, even if you didn't have PRK. You should be examined by you eye doctor to determine whether the eye was injured.
After 6 weeks the surface of the cornea should be completely healed. You may have another condition unrelated to your recent surgery. You should return to your eye doctor to have it checked. Good luck.
You could try Systane Gel, Genteal Gel, or Muro 128 ointment to lubricate your eye for a few hours before seeing your surgeon. Most likely, the epithelium isn't stuck down that well to the "meat" down below it. So it might stick to the inside of your lid and then come off exposing the...
