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Most changes in vision during the first six months post laser vision correction are part of the final corneal response to the laser application. Such responses when leaving a patient undercorrected are best treated with a prk refinement procedure after stabilization at 4-6 months. Individuals presenting years after surgery might also notice chabges in vision. These are due to changes in anatomy of the eye relating to the aging process and generally not associated with the original laser treatment.
Your symptoms of eyestrain are most likely attributable to an intolerance of the mono vision correction that was calculated into your PRK procedure. Most patients can adjust to it but there are many who don't appreciate the blurriness of vision in the under corrected eye. The mono vision can be...
Prk surgery requires an extended healing period. Epithelial healing can require upwards of five days during which bandage contact lens is worn. The eye is a risk for infection during this period. I would advise you to postpone surgery until after the holidays.
At three weeks out the vision may still improve although I strongly doubt that wearing a contact lens will help much. At 3 months out you will need to be evaluated for a possible refinement procedure.
