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Is recovery time same in both eyes after Trans-PRK?

April 24, 2015
Asked By:Nauman1 in Pakistan, PK

Hi, I had my PRk done exactly 10 days back. Now vision in left eye is very much improved while that in right eye is till blurr. Is it normal or do i have to worry?

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April 26, 2015

Answer: In PRK each eye heals at its own pace

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