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Can PRK take more than 1 year to recover from?

shraddha guptaFeb 5, 2018
I had my PRK at 15 Aug 2017. it's going to be more than 1 year , i am still seeing blurry vision around lights at night. Even i can't look at them directly. Does it take this much time to heal. i consulted with my doctor, he was saying it will be recover itself. Can you please advice. i shall be very thankful to you.

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Sep 8, 2018
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Dr. Joseph W. King, MD
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