FAQ

1. How do I feel during the procedure?
The procedure itself is essentially painless. Eye-drops will be used to make your eyes less sensitive. You may experience discomfort during the few days after the procedure and the vision may be blurry. It usually improves in a week. We will give you medication to control any discomfort you may have.

2. Can I play sports after having PRK?
You can resume most normal activities in 1 to 2 weeks after surgery. However, you should stop swimming for 1 month. Goggles should be worn whenever you swim.

3. Do I need to wear glasses after PRK? If so, is it safe to wear contacts?
It may take 6 months or more for you to achieve your best post-operative vision. Most patients do not require full-time glasses or contacts. For patients over forty years of age, they may have to wear reading glasses. Please discuss with your ophthalmologist or optometrist during your examination.

4. Is PRK safe?
Just as with any surgical procedure, there are potential complications but these are very rare, and most complications can be properly treated by our doctors. Therefore good vision can still be achieved.