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Does the Presence of a Few Small Papillae and a Mild Allergy Response Automatically Rule Me out of PRK Eye Surgery?

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I developed GPC in september 2011 and ceased wearing contacts. I was set to have PRK surgery in November 2011 but my surgeon suggested that i wait until the winter months for my eyes to settle down. My eyes feel quite good but i suspect that a very mild allergic response may be still present . My optometrist checked my eyes recently and reported a few small papillae under both lids. I ceased using medication [ Zaditen ] about 4 weeks ago and have been using Refresh drops daily for mild dry eye.

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