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I had PRK 25 years ago. I have ghosting in both eyes. With current technologies, are there options?

dwindbagMar 26, 2019
59 year old male. I had PRK 25 years ago. I have ghosting in both eyes. The left eye is much worse. Wearing RGPs eliminates the issue, but when I wear glasses it is a problem. With current technologies, are there options?

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Dr. Emil William Chynn, MD, FACS, MBA
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Answered on May 7, 2019
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