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What Causes Blurred Vision Post Placement Of Crystal Lens In Eyes?

mtkI had a crystal lens put into my eyes 6 months ago. It didn t work exactly and they prescribed a PRK correction which I had 3 months ago. Prior to September I was near sighted and needed glasses for distance. After the crystal lens my distance vision improved slightly and I could still read without glasses. After PRK I am now far sighted and can t read without reading glasses. Anything below 12 point type is blurry ( ghosting ) requiring me to use reading glasses. I was told 6 months ago I would be seeing 20/20. Will I have to wear glasses again and what did I get for my $6,000? I am male, 67.
Wed, 19 Oct 2022
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Hello,

Common symptoms after PRK are watery eyes, a runny nose, light sensitivity and eye redness during the early postoperative period. You may be farsighted immediately following surgery, which will cause "hazy" vision, especially up close. Expect your distance vision to clear before your reading vision. Patients over 45 years of age usually will need reading glasses, even if a monovision correction has been chosen.

It is normal for vision to go in and out of focus particularly for the first couple weeks following surgery but should improve substantially by one month. Although visual recovery is slower for some patients, most experience very good vision by one to two months after treatment. So please consult your ophthalmologist as it has been 3 months since PRK surgery.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Blurred Vision Post Placement Of Crystal Lens In Eyes?

Hello, Common symptoms after PRK are watery eyes, a runny nose, light sensitivity and eye redness during the early postoperative period. You may be farsighted immediately following surgery, which will cause hazy vision, especially up close. Expect your distance vision to clear before your reading vision. Patients over 45 years of age usually will need reading glasses, even if a monovision correction has been chosen. It is normal for vision to go in and out of focus particularly for the first couple weeks following surgery but should improve substantially by one month. Although visual recovery is slower for some patients, most experience very good vision by one to two months after treatment. So please consult your ophthalmologist as it has been 3 months since PRK surgery. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist