I had PRK surgery almost 5 months ago and my vision peaked 2 months ago (20/15) and took a drastic turn and now I need glasses again. My astigmatism was 180 and my prescription was around -9.75 on one eye and -10 on another. When I saw my surgeon he said that I would need temporary glasses for 2 or so months and then at my year anniversary for the initial surgery, I would get an enhancement. Is this normal? Could I ever be a candidate for perfect vision or will this keep happening?
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Haze after PRK is managed with UV protection (sunglasses) and topical steroid drops. Often surgeons use a topical medicine called Mitomycin C immediately after the procedure to minimize haze formation. Most surgeons employ a post-operative steroid drop taper over weeks to months. Typically I use...
Dry eye following laser vision correction of any kind, whether that is PRK or LASIK, can cause fluctuations in vision. One way to assess if dry eye might be the cause is to resume artificial tears. If your vision clears with the use of artificial tears, dry eye may be at the root of your problem...
Dry eye is a known risk factor after PRK and LASIK. Although this is often a transient effect, and can resolve on its own after several months, dry eyes following laser vision correction can be a permanent problem. That being said, your case sounds like a particularly severe case of dry...