I use eye drops every day throughout the day. Sometimes my eye pain jolts me out of bed in the middle of the night. They keep burning for at least 20-30 minutes & i cannot lay down as the pressure is too much. My eyes are swollen in the morning when this happens. I'm almost afraid of sleep because this eye pain is as severe as when I was first recovering from PRK. My eyes are not red throughout the day, they just constantly feel dry. Any suggestions are welcome. I am tired of this happening.
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December 13, 2018
Answer: You may have night-time erosion syndrome and/or dry eye.
The Symfony IOL usually gives pretty good distance and arm's length vision ( intermediate) but sometimes the near near vision will need readers. In order for this particular lens to work, the distance needs to be pretty clear with minimal prescription. Sounds like they tried to...
It is hard to make a recommendation without knowing your corneal thickness, topography, pupil size, and systemic and ocular health. Please schedule a consultation with a refractive surgeon who can make a good assessment based on all of these measurements.
Steroid drops are absolutely necessary after PRK since haziness of the corneal stroma and regression back to the original prescription can result without steroid drop use. If you are concerned, ask your eye doctor to prescribe a well known brand that does not get as well absorbed into the...