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One eye blurry 3 weeks after PRK. Is this normal?

aqsah786May 28, 2019
I got prk done almort 3 weeks ago. Its been few days that my right eye seems little blurry then the left eye, I can see things little clearer with the left eye but right eye is little blurry. Is this normal??

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Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
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Answered on Jun 5, 2019
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William Wiley, MD

Symptoms like the ones that you describe can be very normal during the PRK healing phase.  Healing from PRK presents much more variability from patient to patient and eye to eye than LASIK.  I think it wouldn't be a bad idea for you to see your doctor; it will...

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William Wiley, MD

Because PRK necessitates the regrowth of tissue on the top of the cornea, it can be frustrating for patients. Nothing that I am reading about your description would make me nervous as a surgeon who performs PRK on a weekly basis. Keep using your tears, and keep your appointments with your doctor.

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It can take up to 6 months for the eyes to fully heal from PRK and not everyone heals at the same rate. Please see your surgeon for regular follow up to ensure that you are not developing any scarring, or haze. Continue wearing sunglasses, taking VitaC, and using lubricating eye drops. 

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