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I had PRK 12 days ago, when they removed the lens 5 days later, I am now unable to see, is this normal?

ccbikerbabeJul 23, 2018
I had PRK done 7/13/18 and had the contact lens removed 7/18/18 I could see fine before removal of the contact lens after the contact lens were removed now I can't see. Is this normal to still not being able to see?

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Dec 15, 2018
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