ksoldan wrote:My biggest concern with the PRK is the possibily of corneal hazing.
Since your prescription is over 6.00 diopters, your surgeon is likely to use Mitomycin C as a matter of course. This would virtually eliminate the probability of haze. If you combine this with taking vitamin C, you have additional reduction in the probability of corneal haze.
My eyeglass prescription was slightly lower than yours.
ksoldan wrote:I am hoping that planning on taking it easy for 5 days following suregery will be enough time and that I'll be able to return to work on the 6th day. DOes that sound reasonable?
It does sound reasonable and you should confirm the reasonableness of this plan with your surgeon, however everyone heals differently. Be prepared and able to limit your computer work and keep a good eye health maintenance regimen.
ksoldan wrote:I'm sorry to ask so many questions, it's just this whole thing is on my mind almost constantly!
I have a very pointed question: If PRK is on your mind constantly before you have it, how will you react if things do not go exactly as planned. For that matter, how would you react if things do go as planned, since PRK has a comparatively long and variable recovery. Laser eye surgery is not just about the physiology of the eye. It's about the expectations and personality of the patient too. Since there is always risk with surgery you need to consider your ability to handle adversity, even if a temporary adversity.
It's really easy to become obsessive about your vision when it is not as you expect it to be. An unhealthy obsession (no accusations meant) can be more destructive than anything a laser could do.
ksoldan wrote:I'm impressed with the information that you are providing to others on the site.
Thank you for your kind words, but I can take credit for very little. All I present is the result of the work of much smarter people than me.
ZinMe wrote:My monovision test has been interesting.
Yours is a perfect example why it is so very important to try monovision with contact lenses before having Lasik or similar surgery.