Had PRK a week ago, eyes ok until I Woke up this morning feeling like there is something in my left eye, like its back to day 3.

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Had PRK a week ago and got the bandage contacts taken out 2 days ago. Doctor said eyes are healing fine but still has some small hazing which will eventually go away. Got woken up at 4am this morning feeling like theres something in my eye, very teary and difficult to open. Now it seems like my left eye is more blurry (it was initially clearer than right), and it still randomly has that stinging sensation and back to being light sensitive. Is this normal healing process? What should I do?

Martin L. Fox, MD · Answer

Judging from the description of your symptoms you might be suffering from an erosion in the healing surface layer of your cornea. This is the epithelial layer that was removed at the time of your original surgery. Occasionally after bandage lens removal this healing later can reopen. You may need to have the lens replaced for several days to further encourage healing.

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