Richard Said:

What is the process of getting a waiver for PRK eye surgery for the military?

We Answered:

Once you are active duty, you can have PRK done for free. The Navy considers it an "elective" surgery, but will pay for it. If you pay to have it done as a civilian, then you will have to wait 1 year after surgery to go into the Navy. The Navy will then require a copy of your medical documents prior to your enlistment. My recommendation is wait to have the military do it. Good luck

Norman Said:

Has anyone had experience with a second eye surgery (PRK) due to regression?

We Answered:

Hi, Jackie.

I know when I was pregnant with each of my kids, my vision fluctuated more than a bouncing ball and finally, three years after my last one, I had PRK since I had a stable prescription for 2 years.

Pregnancy itself can cause vision changes...even without having had the laser vision correction surgery, so if you are thinking you might try again for another baby, you really might want to consider holding off on the PRK until you know you're done creating your family, then wait for the 1-2 years after your last delivery and have your enhancement. Perhaps, by then, your vision may also have gone back to where it was just prior to your daughter. Mine did...almost 7 years and three kids later, I was where I was with my prescription when my hubby and I were married, so I went ahead and got my PRK done just this last June.

I do not have the option of enhancements, but a coworker of mine had LASIK, then had three children, has noticed that her vision has gotten bad. Our youngests are the same age and she is considering going for a consult for an enhancement now that she's had stable vision for the last 2 years, as recommended by her optometrist (she was my touchstone when I was considering the procedure).

Check with your optometrist for their ideas...and I'd also contact the surgeon who did your original surgery with the same questions.

Chad Said:

Is LASIK or PRK eye surgery legal to qualify in the pilot program for the US Air Force?

We Answered:

If you are interested in becoming an AF pilot and need PRK to correct your vision, I suggest you start doing your research by going here: http://wantscheck.com/PilotSlotResources… and here: http://www.flyingsquadron.com/forums/

After I had PRK surgery I had to receive not only a commissioning waiver (not hard to get), but also a Flying Class I waiver (harder to get). However, as long as you do enough research you should be ok to press. Check out those websites and that should clear up some confusion. Good luck!

Wayne Said:

Is it okay for people with large pupils to get PRK eye surgery?

We Answered:

The area of your eye that is changed needs to be at least as large as your pupil. Whether or not this can happen depends on how high your prescription is and how thick your cornea is. If your prescription is low and your cornea is thick then maybe.

Leslie Said:

Who knows anything about PRK eye surgery?

We Answered:

here is some info about prk surgery
http://www.allaboutvision.com/visionsurg…
as far as his double vision that is quite possible after surgery because of the changes to the cornea. This problem usually clears up within weeks or months. But you may need to use eye drops for a while. Eye drops are EXTREMELY important. no he won't have to get surgery again...but he may need a touch up sometime in the future, a couple years in the future. his options are probably going to be rest and taking time to heal.

Maureen Said:

Why after 6 month PRK eye surgery still at nights i see blurry?

We Answered:

usually your supposed to gain vision slowly afterwards, but maybe you should check with your doc

Betty Said:

What are all the bad side effects or risks of having Lasik or PRK eye surgery?

We Answered:

Most common complication is Dry Eyes Syndrome, 21% report
Second common complication is Undercorrection & Overcorrection
Third common complication is Night vision problem, Glare, Halos, Night-driving problem, 19.3% report


Starbursts after Lasik, 19.7% report
Haze after Lasik, less than 1% report
Induced Astigmatism after Lasik
Regression & Not Permanent after Lasik, less than 5% report
Epithelial Ingrowth after Lasik, as low as 0.2% and as high as 15%


Corneal Abrasion after Lasik
Flap Never Heals after Lasik, 2% report
Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis (DLK) after Lasik, 0.7% - 32% report
Infection after Lasik, 1:20 for Lasik versus contact lens use
keratoconus after Lasik, 0.04% - 0.6% report


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Complication, risk of Lasik eye surgery
http://www.lasikreviews.co.uk/lasik-eye-…