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I have stromal hsv keratitis scarring with vision obstruction near cornea. Can I have prk or lasik?

Rstewart20Jul 18, 2016
Infected eye has scarring near the surface of the cornea. PRK is recommended with a round of antiviral pre and post operative. I have not had a flare up in 10 years what are my chances of reactivation and is prk or lasik a good idea?

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Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
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Answered on Jul 21, 2016
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Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA

PRK takes a long time to stabilize so this is normalYou should have had LASEK recovery recovery is much fasterFrequent preservative free artificial tears and Punctal plugs will speed stabilization

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Generally speaking, it does take anywhere from three to six months for your eyes to fully heal.  Have you had two separate surgeries one 18 months ago and another more recent with the surgeon who performed a monovision correction?  Does wearing readers at all times improve your vision at both d...

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I stopped performing PRKs 20 yrs ago bc they hurt. Switched to LASEK which is still surface so safer than lasik but painless.you must post w more info or I can't give specific adviceageinitial rxcurrent residual rxif you had MMC intraop

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