Refractive Eye Surgery - Risks of PRK

Many patients experience some discomfort in the first 24 to 48 hours after PRK surgery, and almost all experience sensitivity to light. Other side effects may include:

• Dry eyes.
• Infection.
• Glare.
• Seeing halos around images. These are most noticeable when you're viewing lights at night, such as while you're driving.

Longer term side effects may include:

• Loss of best vision achieved with glasses.
• Seeing a minor glare which can be permanent, depending on a patient’s pupil size in dim light.
• Mild halos around images.
• Dry eyes.