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Can I just keep my eyes closed after PRK? Will this help or hurt the healing process?

November 26, 2017
Asked By:ryang2296 in Denver, CO

After the PRK...Can I just keep my eyes shut, sleeping mask on, other than when I need to add drops? Example....keep my eyes shut for 3 days except for when I add drops. 

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