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After PRK, I See Starburst In Day When A Light Hits A Smooth Surface, Will This Go Away?

SamuflyAug 9, 2013
I had PRK surgery about 2 months ago,and my myopia was 5.I can see i little worse than 20/20 (but better than 20/25) with my left eye and a little better than 20/20 with my right eye.My questions are A) I do have starbursts and halo around lights and i see also starbursts in day when a light hits a smooth surface , will this go away ? B) i got 0.25 astigmatism will this also go away ? C) I used for 1 month dexamethasone drops.Week1 4drops Week2 3drops Week3 2 drops Week4 1 drop.Was it enough ?

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Dr. Sandy Feldman, MD
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Answered on Sep 29, 2013
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