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When will you see well after PRK?

PRK · 8 June 2021 · VSON

When will you see well after PRK?

Often, you’ll notice your vision improve immediately following PRK.

During the first few hours after the operation, you’ll have a temporary contact lens on your eye. Your vision will be a little hazy – a bit like looking through a transparent wet shower curtain. Still, you’ll see much, much better than you did before without glasses and contact lenses.

Over the next two to three days, the vision can be quite hazy and quite blurry. That’s quite normal.

About a week after surgery, your vision will be 80% recovered.

After that, it takes up to about six to eight weeks before the vision finally stabilizes. By then, you’ll have the vision that you desired, but results can vary person to person.

To learn more about PRK and which laser eye surgery treatment is best to free you from the hassle of glasses and contact lenses, book a free laser vision assessment on our website today.

Dr Matthew Russell, laser eye and cataract surgeon in Brisbane

Dr. Matthew Russell, a laser and cataract surgeon

MBChB, FRANZCO

With over 15 years of experience and over 20,000 procedures performed, I enjoy the privilege of helping patients of all ages reclaim clear vision or preserve it for as long as possible.

Vision correction and high-precision cataract surgery hinge on the expertise and skill set of the provider who also has access to the most precise tools for the job. Ophthalmic surgeons like me know how to make treatment safe, comfortable and positive for the patient. They know how to minimise the risk of complications and maximise successful outcomes.

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