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I had PRK about 3 months ago and my vision is currently 20/40. Any suggestions?

April 8, 2016
Asked By:Merf99 in Harrison, NJ

It hasn't really changed since my one month check up. Maybe gotten very slightly better. Any chance for it to improve to 20/20 at this point? What would make me stop st 20/40?

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