blurry vision 2 months after prk

Im definitely NOT going back for a third surgery does anyone seeking for legal help for the experience?? However, it comes with some potential disadvantages as well. Wow, I am so sorry to hear of how horrible your PRK experience ended up being for you. What symptom that mostly annoyed me was the dry eye syndrome where I wake up some nights due to painful dry eyes! Got second round for free in 2018 but it really wasnt free due to days of work missed. Every NVISION patient is different. It was like having a tic tac! Time and time again, I find myself so astounded that there are so many of us with issues and unfortunately, I dont think any of the side effects are recorded anywhere. TBH, I got the procedure pretty much for cosmetic reasons, not wanting to wear super strong glasses. I hope you find peace. Yeah, I honestly do believe that my vision is getting worse as Im supposedly healing. In fact, 9 out of 10 people who get PRK to improve their vision experience 20/40 vision or better within six months of the procedure. It got a little bit more taxing now that the anti-inflammatory drops have finished, but at least I was forewarned about how difficult recovery would be. THANK GOD FOR THAT ONE! I had PRK in June 2020. More often than not, patients experience minimal discomfort. Having three babies was less painful than what I went through with prk. It is possible for vision to remain blurry for one to two weeks. These nerves usually regenerate in the first three to six months after surgery. Today, my vision is still blurry but when I wear that same pair of nonprescription cosmetic lenses, my vision sharpens and becomes more crisp. It sounded quick and easy and free. This gives us our recovery for the first week. Kind of strange but very cool at the same time. I reached out to the eye center and they would not give me any of my money back and told me if my eyes get any worse to come back in to see if I am a candidate for a second enhancement. I couldnt see well to drive at night but I thought that was just because I was getting older. Im so sorry youre going through this Renee. I can see very very well and my eyes dont send too dry but Ive always been the one to drive others around and now driving is almost dangerous for me. I am confident in driving with my blurry eyesight, and even back then i was as well. I am doubting the wisdom of an enhancement surgery. I was one of the first 50 US people to have it done in U S. It was nothing like yours. As the doctor reminded me after the surgery- all surgeries have the potential for unforeseen complications. I didnt think it was funny and Ill be damned if I go back to him. After cataract surgery, the sun or oncoming car headlights at night can cause light sensitivity (photophobia), resulting in blurry vision. Too thin and you run the risk of conditions like kerataconis. By month 1, vision has sharpened up significantly but it isnt until month 3 that vision no longer becomes blurry. I am currently going through my own journey of feeling super disappointment, anger and extreme regret. Thats exactly what happened to me. After the awful recovery and 6 months later my vision was substantially worse than when I started and I needed an enhancement. for a week i couldnt even consider driving and could just barely get through the work I needed to do. Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) Lasers Patient Labeling Recommendations. Had I received a consent form with similar information as listed on this Draft Guidance, I would never have had the surgery. That, still to this day, seems disconcerting to me. I drive at night for work and i only have four days left of the year i can take off for vacation/sick time. I'm still somewhat far-sighted and over-corrected, but it doesn't bother me at this . The Dr. said it is still healing and to be patient. I slept off and on for most of the first two days with mild discomfort here and there. I hope the proposed FDA Draft Guidance gets approved so that patients receive all associated risks so patients can make a well-informed decision on whether they want to move forward with LASIK. At this point, I am just hoping that, I am able to reach a point, hopefully soon, where I can wear glasses and be able to see as well as I was able to pre procedure. Regular account terms apply to non-promotional purchases. 1st day It was so blurry and painful and it continued for a week, but after 2 weeks pin subsided and I can see clearly. I can see better than before but the blurriness annoys me. I paid extra for LIFETIME lasik and this was all he did. I wanted LASIK but my corneas were too thin. Because both of my eyes are different prescriptions, I need different cheater lenses for each eye in addition to different lenses for both eyes-with astigmatism correction for my left eye-to see in the distance. The content on this site is for informational purposes only. I am so sorry youre going through this and really hope it gets better. I want my true vision and even now rather my natural vision over corrected. Medicaid: Eligibility and Vision Benefits. Also for my anger to subside, because let me tell you, there was a lot of anger, disappointment, and utter dismay. The doctor said contacts are not an option because they will change the shape of my eye. Your email address will not be published. And yes, the sand feeling did last for months. I got glasses, and it was amazing what I could see. I dont know why my experience was so horrible when all Ive heard were good things. Really, there wasnt a problem. Most importantly, if you decide to go for PRK over LASIK, be mentally prepared to deal with the possibility of dealing with a longer recovery time that may even stretch till 9 to 12 months in the worst case scenario. But being so affected seems indeed to be quite rare. At least the office youre dealing with is being honest, so you can be prepared if you go ahead with it. A cornea transplant (keratoplasty) is a surgical procedure that replaces part of the cornea with donated corneal tissue. 6 months later I still have to put the ointment in my eyes before going to sleep because if I Dont Ill wake up in so much pain I want to scream or when I try to open my eyes and they dont and I have to manually open them and it feels like Im ripping layers off which make me want to cry but I cant because they are so dry. This is completely normal and should improve with time. That extra glare and ghosting at the 1 month? I am praying it gets better as well. All About Vision does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. I remember how happy I was waling up and seeing my alarmclock. I came back within a few days to do it all over again. Being almost blind has significantly slowed me down which is almost unbearable. So sorry to hear that KS. The healing process with PRK. . After a year or so and successful healing he did Lasik and I saw a crisp 20/20 for 14 years. Pretty disconcerting if you ask me. This was the biggest mistake of my life! These changes to vision can be permanent. The days leading up to the surgery and the day of were very similar to yours no contacts before the surgery, someone to drive you, spend the day in bed sleeping after the surgery, dont get your eyes wet for at least 3 days, use the drops, etc. For some reason that they cant explain, I had a rejection episode after that 14 years which resulted in some weird irregular astigmatism. Its so frustrating and disappointing. LOL). Ive only had PRK twice. And it works better for low to moderate farsightedness than high. Not 100% but way better than before. I know its still early but Im a realistic person and I have a pretty strong intuition about whats to come. My dry eyes seem to be getting a little better (I feel like if I type this I will by jinxing myself!) Im not sure if that was case with me but hindsight is 20/20, pun intended. I did not feel comfortable with it but what was I supposed to do I didnt have a chauffeur at my beck and call. Those of us that have had horrible experiences need to share with others because I do not feel the eye surgeons are properly informing their patients of the potential risks. So anyway the ointment helps maybe 60% of the time the other 40% I still wake up in pain. Having an intact epithelium creates a clear surface. By four or five days after surgery your vision begins to clear up, although it may take several weeks to a month to become excellent. Once I arrived home, I climbed in bed, took my sleeping pill as directed, and slept for about six hours straight. More than 50% blurred vision for first 3 days. Vision is still not as clear (crisp) as it used to be when I wore glasses. My job is suffering because a huge chunk of it is using a computer, and I dont know how I will feel from hour to hour. When PRK is performed, a layer of the patients cornea (the corneal cells) is completely removed which has to then grow back. I did see the headings and photos and knew I was better off not reading in detail about your horrible experience. Is this normal? I dont feel like I am seeing any improvements but some days are better or worse than others. Before LASIK I was about -8 in both eyes and thin cornea. And now to begin my infuriating experience. I have heard that some vison clinics are not good. Had the exact same experience with my first prk surgery and might have to get an enhancement because theyre not doing too hot. for about 5 days i couldnt see a thing. I am in constant pain. For most people, vision remains blurred while your eye adjusts to the new implant. If I put a soft contact lens on with 0.5 diopters of distance correction, I can see 20/20, but eyeglasses will only get me to 20/40. Your experience is exactly like mine. Eric Kolovson Historically, laser eye surgery has increased the amount of higher order aberrations in the eye. Some patients experience dry eyes, redness, pus, swelling, and fever after PRK surgery. Anywhere I inhabit is littered with the tiny plastic bottles of preservative free eye drops. The fixed monthly payment will be rounded up to the next highest whole dollar and may be higher than the minimum payment that would be required if the purchase was a non-promotional purchase. I had my PRK at 15 Aug 2017. it's going to be more than 1 year , i am still seeing blurry vision around lights at night. Vision takes a long time to sharpen up after PRK. Its like a dentist visit one persons cavity or root canal can be totally different than another! And its all because PRK, Nothing is as hotly as debated as a topic (at least in the world of vision, more likely to have LESS bothersome symptoms, an increase in these higher order aberrations. My three month follow up appointment was a lot of the same responses from the doctor. My eyes remain dry. Ghosting is usually caused by an epithelial defect. Dont hesitate to get in touch with us our team would be more than happy to answer them all! If you are experiencing persistent ghosting after PRK, the first step should be to contact your doctor. The sixth-morning post-op, I could actually see the alarm clock when I woke up without glasses! 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