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How many weeks of FML (fluorometholone) drops require after PRK.

sainathchinniFeb 19, 2019
I had prk 2 months before. Past 6 months onwards i am using FML eye drops. But i am getting epitheal erossions. Thats why one of my doctor said FML is not require more than 6 weeks so you can stop. And another one suggesting need to use FML 10 weeks. How many weeks of FML is sufficient

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Dr. Lourens van Zyl, MBChB
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Answered on Mar 24, 2019
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ICL cant use wavefront technology to address HOA which is what you have, so you need a wavefront LASEK over your prior ICL, dont get PRK that is an archaic version of LASEK that hurts and lot and may scar

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It's uncommon but happens perhaps 1% of the time or less. Hopefully you had a true cycloplegic exam before your surgery. You need another one now to know what's going on for sure. It should be easy to correct.

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It is not usual to have some image ghosting early in the healing period. This can last 2-3 months. If it persists after that period then a wavefront evaluation to detect aberration in your focusing would be indicated. Custom retreatment could then address the issues. 

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It is normal for the vision to fluctuate after PRK. I would still recommend seeing your doctor to make sure the eye is healing appropriately. 

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Wearing the glasses corrects the small leftover prescription so you will see better with that without them.Wearing them won't compromise the healing. How steroids drops are used after PRK can help or hurt the final outcome. Make sure you get monthly follow up with the surgeon for a few months.

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