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11 Weeks post PRK: right eye still not the same as left.

FMorobaneJul 6, 2017
I had PRK surgery done 11 weeks ago. My healing has been going well overall. My last check up was the 6 week-post op check up and the doctor said my right eye isn't where he would like it to be but we'll need to give it more time. Since he's pointed it out I've been very aware of the difference, its been 11 weeks since the op and while both eyes seem to have gotten better - but my left has crisp vision, my right does not and is kind of short sighted. Should I be worried?

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Dr. Joseph W. King, MD
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Answered on Jan 5, 2022
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