Is severe eye pain normal 11 days after PRK?

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I had prk surgery 11 days ago. It was okay until day 9, two days after the contact removal, my right started to really hurt and I could barley open it. I work 12 hour shifts and commute a total of 2 hours for my job. Now on day 11 my right eye is much worse, it is in constant pain, and watering extremely. The prescription eye drops burn on it now, where they didn't before. I am returning to the office I had the surgery tomorrow is there something I can do to help now, any idea why it happened?

Ahad Mahootchi, MD · Answer

You could try Systane Gel, Genteal Gel, or Muro 128 ointment to lubricate your eye for a few hours before seeing your surgeon.
Most likely, the epithelium isn't stuck down that well to the "meat" down below it. So it might stick to the inside of your lid and then come off exposing the corneal nerves and hurting.
Of course, there are other things so a visit with the surgeon soon is important.

Gregory H. Scimeca, MD · Answer

I would suggest that you return to your surgeon ASAP. There are a number of possible conditions that can only be diagnosed with a careful slit-lamp examination by your surgeon. Good luck.

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