Is it risky to have 2nd PRK enhancement if you have epiretinal membrane and huge floaters?

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I had prk in both eyes 2011. Then prk enhancement in 2015. Then left eye had spontaneous retinal tear 5 months after the enhancement, it was lasered but left me with huge floaters. 3 months later Retinal hole in the left eye which was again lasered. Now both eyes have regressed again. I can't tell if the blurry vision is from the floaters, the regression or from the epiretinal membrane. Would another enhancement to the left eye be risky?

Jay Bansal, MD · Answer

Retinal tears and holes are not related to PRK. These conditions occur at the back part of your eye, while PRK is performed at the front part of your eye. Therefore, a PRK enhancement should not affect your epiretinal membrane.

Andrew Caster, MD · Answer

First of all, please understand that the problems you have had with your retina are in no way caused by or related to your PRK treatments. People who have PRK are often highly nearsighted, and being highly nearsighted predisposes you to retinal problems. Having another PRK will have no impact on your retina, and vice versa.

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