I ended up having traditional PRK on Friday 6/1(Glenn - my eyes tested funky on the CustomVue...like way off my actual rx of about -6.25 which is why I ended up traditional). In any event, the procedure was completely painless and while hazy, I could see! Well they told me to save the pain drugs till the 3rd or 4th day when I would be wondering why I did this, LOL, I was wondering that by the 2nd night! Wow, I knew some pain would be involved but geez! In any event, it was short lived and I was pain-free the 3rd day. Tues. I had the bandage contacts removed. Recovery to perfect vision has been slow, but as they say, you've gotta be very patient w/PRK! At my 2nd f-up I was only seeing 20/60 and 20/70....they gave me some drops to use to help the scar tissue and two weeks later I was back to 20/30. I go back in 3wks.
I live in AZ but haven't had any dryness to speak of and no hazing that has bothered me.
Glenn - I see perfectly in the morning....is that a good sign? I know I may need a touchout due to my high Rx but I can live w/that (will just make sure I have plenty of pain pills - LOL). Also, I got a kick out of your comment about using the numbing drops too often. You get to a point where you don't care if your healing is delayed!!
Dang it's hot in Arizona!!!
Jana