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Is it possible that my cylinders will disappear after PRK?

nadalialSep 10, 2018
Hello I did a prk surgery befor 7 weeks. So far, there has been no improvement in vision at all, except for an hour in the morning after a night's sleep when I see a sharp ,and after an hour it disappears and blurs. The numbers were 5.75 in each eye and a cylinder of 0.75 the eyes now are healthy, In the examination of the optometrist, a cylinder was found in each eye at a height of 2-1.75. Is it possible that this cylinder will disappear? Attached is postoperative examination

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Dr. Ahad Mahootchi, MD
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Sep 12, 2018
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Ahad Mahootchi, MD

If you have a small remnant prescription after the surgery you could wear glasses to help.Ask you surgeon to be sure as we don't have all the details. He/She will have the last Rx.The Rx will likely vary a little over the next few months as you get to your final Rx.

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Ahad Mahootchi, MD

I am surprised you didn't have follow up in this country. Maybe you did and didn't keep the appointment?You shouldn't restart the steroid without physician supervision.Corneal haze and residual prescription are risks of not getting post op visits with PRK.

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Gregory H. Scimeca, MD

If you have dry eyes, there are other options to try. Punctal plugs can be inserted right in the doctor's office. There are also prescription eye drops for dry eyes. Good luck

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