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PRK Surgery Enhancement for night vision / starbursts
by spyplaneU52, Jan 08, 2008 09:59PM
I had PRK eye surgery about 10 months ago in March, and all starbursts and halos went away as I was told. My eyes had stabilized at that point and were perfectly fine until about 7 months post-op. However, at the 7 month mark, my eyes started to develop those darn annoying starbursts again, and now I am seeing halos around some lights and some glare.
Usually when there is sufficient ambient light, the starbursts go away. They are most noticeable in dim light conditions, but when I shine a light into my eyes temporarily, the starbursts vanish (only temporarily) when I look away. But then they slowly come back as my eyes dilate. I'm guessing
it's because the ablation (lasered) area of my eyes is slightly smaller than my dilated pupils.
I have been hearing about PRK enhancements and if I should look into it to get rid of this problem. I think I may have a surgery induced astigmatism (I had none at before the surgery). Can anyone help me out with suggestions and previous experiences? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!
Usually when there is sufficient ambient light, the starbursts go away. They are most noticeable in dim light conditions, but when I shine a light into my eyes temporarily, the starbursts vanish (only temporarily) when I look away. But then they slowly come back as my eyes dilate. I'm guessing
it's because the ablation (lasered) area of my eyes is slightly smaller than my dilated pupils.
I have been hearing about PRK enhancements and if I should look into it to get rid of this problem. I think I may have a surgery induced astigmatism (I had none at before the surgery). Can anyone help me out with suggestions and previous experiences? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!
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JCH IIIMD
Why would I not be able to see as many starbursts earlier on in the healing process rather than now, and will they heal on their own at this point (about 10 to 11 months) after the surgery? If I am qualified for enhancement, what would the chances be of my eyesight regressing?...because I would not want to attempt to eliminate the starbursts and risk it having no effect but adversely affecting my vision.
Thank you very much sir, and I do appreciate your help.