Cataract surgery on both eyes 7 months ago, Intraocular lens place-left eye: Model ZXT150 Diopter +23.5D SE 1.50D CYL -touric. Right eye: up grade was more for reading. 4 months later I still was not able to see clearly, PRK done 3 months ago and I still cannot see distance without glasses; reading I need 2.0 readers. No improvement since the start of April. Left is about 20/70ish and right is 20/30-40ish. The goal was no glasses. My eyes are other wise very healthy (age 64).
Answers (1)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
It is hard to make a recommendation without knowing your corneal thickness, topography, pupil size, and systemic and ocular health. Please schedule a consultation with a refractive surgeon who can make a good assessment based on all of these measurements.
Steroid drops are absolutely necessary after PRK since haziness of the corneal stroma and regression back to the original prescription can result without steroid drop use. If you are concerned, ask your eye doctor to prescribe a well known brand that does not get as well absorbed into the...
Typically vision should be clear enough to drive after 1 week of surgery. It may take up to 3 months for objects to be focused. However, some patients may experience glare, halos, and dryness until 6 months, which may affect quality of vision.