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1 month post op and Blepharitis (eye lid inflammation) after 5 weeks
I went to my 1 month post op. I see just about 20/20 with each eye. I still have to put eye drops 4 to 6 times a day. Light sensitivity is a little better but I still can't put makeup and quality of life is still not 100%. My monitor is still less bright and the font is bigger.
Also, Zymar drops that I thought was steroid is actually an antibiotic. I asked why they don't use steroids, apparently with PRK no steroids are used as they can cause excessive tissue regrowth and prescription can come back.
5 weeks after the operation I ended up with the eyelid inflammation, my left eye hurt when I blink and I went back to the clinic. They said I have Blepharitis which is eyelid inflammation caused by clogged pores. It is very common but I never had it before. They said it is partly caused by the eye drops that I use. I was recommended hot compresses twice a day until inflammation goes away.
Also, Zymar drops that I thought was steroid is actually an antibiotic. I asked why they don't use steroids, apparently with PRK no steroids are used as they can cause excessive tissue regrowth and prescription can come back.
5 weeks after the operation I ended up with the eyelid inflammation, my left eye hurt when I blink and I went back to the clinic. They said I have Blepharitis which is eyelid inflammation caused by clogged pores. It is very common but I never had it before. They said it is partly caused by the eye drops that I use. I was recommended hot compresses twice a day until inflammation goes away.
Medications I used
Somebody asked me what drops/drugs I used.
Steroid drops (Zymar) - used every 4-5 hours. Was told I could stop using them 5 days post-op.
Dilaudid (hydromorphone HCL) and Gravol-strong painkillers. used for the first 2 days.
Toradol (ketorolac)-also painkiller, but not as strong as hydromorphone. Used for the first 2 days.
Dilute Alcaine drops-painkiller drops, stopped discomfort and pain in the eyes. used for the first 3 days.
Tetracaine minims -strong painkiller drops. Was told to use them if Alcaine was not effective. I used it once on day 2 post-op.
Systane Ultra (Refresh tears)- I used and still use them every day.
Steroid drops (Zymar) - used every 4-5 hours. Was told I could stop using them 5 days post-op.
Dilaudid (hydromorphone HCL) and Gravol-strong painkillers. used for the first 2 days.
Toradol (ketorolac)-also painkiller, but not as strong as hydromorphone. Used for the first 2 days.
Dilute Alcaine drops-painkiller drops, stopped discomfort and pain in the eyes. used for the first 3 days.
Tetracaine minims -strong painkiller drops. Was told to use them if Alcaine was not effective. I used it once on day 2 post-op.
Systane Ultra (Refresh tears)- I used and still use them every day.
3 weeks after operation update
Eyes are much better vision-wise. I think the right eye sees about 20/25, the left eye still sees worse but not much worse, I think it's about 20/30. Still quite sensitive to bright monitors, only able to work when brightness is dimmed and with dimmed room light. Able to drive now. Eyes are less dry but still putting lubricating drops Systane Ultra.
Still not able to put mascara on eyelashes and can't really look at myself in the mirror, not sure why. I guess not being able to put mascara (because of the damn drops) has been the biggest drawback so far.
Still not able to put mascara on eyelashes and can't really look at myself in the mirror, not sure why. I guess not being able to put mascara (because of the damn drops) has been the biggest drawback so far.
Provider Review
Overall verdict: very happy that I have chosen Lasik MD in Surrey, BC. The staff are exceptionally friendly. When I come they greet me by my first name. Very attentive and considerate. The atmosphere is relaxing and pleasant. There is tea, coffee, cookies and apples for the guests to use. Also, there was absolutely no wait time, all appointments were on time. Paul Denton-I guess he is a good surgeon. He doesn't have a very friendly personality. He was quite distant and cold with me.