Will my eyes recover from PRK? It's been 1 month and 3 days since my PRK surgery and my vision is still blurry.

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I had an appointment a week ago and the doctor made it seem like the fact that my vision was still 20/50 wasn't normal. He said he still thinks it's going to come through but I'd like to get some extra opinions. On like week 3 I saw some pretty good changes on my eyes, still blurry but better than they are now. They seem like they haven't changed in weeks. I'm afraid that I might have to get glasses again. Any replies are appreciated, thanks.

Jay Bansal, MD · Answer

PRK recovery varies by patient. 20/50 isn't a concerning visual acuity at one month, although most patients do see better than that. I would continue using preservative free artificial tears every 1-2 hours and returning to your doctor for regular follow up visits to monitor for any changes. Your vision can continue to improve up until the 6 month mark.

Joseph W. King, MD · Answer

Healing with PRK can vary greatly between patients.  Although 20/50 isn't a common 1 month result, it isn't unheard of either.  Patients of PRK can continue to have improvement of their vision over a 6 month span. There is still plenty of time for things to improve. Continue to use your rewetting drops to keep the eyes hydrated.  With PRK, a patient's patience plays a big role.

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Will my eyes recover from PRK? It's been 1 month and 3 days since my PRK surgery and my vision is still blurry.

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