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5 days post op PRK eye surgery. I live in Florida. How many days do I avoid the sun and wind?

September 26, 2014
Asked By:Farzonka505 in Florida, FL

Hello doctors.My name is Farzona and i got prk eye surgery 5 days ago.I live in florida.How many days or weeks i don't have to go out to the sun and wind basically?Is sun and wind can cause a great damage to my eyes after prk surgery?

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