PRK recovery time is minimal, lasting just a few weeks to a month. Immediately following your PRK procedure, your eyes may feel slightly uncomfortable. Itching, burning, and a gritty sensation a few days after surgery is normal; however, it’s important you DO NOT rub your eyes at any point. Your Ophthalmologist will give you medicated eye drops to use several times throughout the day and protective eyewear to ensure you stay comfortable throughout your recovery period.
It’s important to note that your vision may take some time to fully restore. Our patients often find their vision is slightly blurry for the first few weeks following their PRK procedure surgery. However, vision should improve greatly by one month after the procedure. We also ask that patients avoid using cosmetics around the eyes for several weeks following surgery to ensure the eyes are not irritated during the healing process.