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Post-PRK activity and recovery

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Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct

Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville

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Post-PRK activity and recovery

by debli, Mar 08, 2008 02:12PM

I underwent PRK in both eyes about 10 days ago. I was told that I could resume all normal activity once the epithelium regrew. However, I engage in combat sports and I wanted a second opinion. Training and competition regularly involves punches, kicks, and other blows that can strike the head/eyes with quite a bit of force. I don't want to risk jumping into training too early too soon only to negatively affect eye recovery.

Thanks,

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by Michael J Kutryb, MD

, Mar 08, 2008 02:52PM

Please call your surgeon's office to get the official word from him.

MJK MD

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