PRK Surgery Enhancement for night vision / starbursts

[spyplaneU52]

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!!!

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[elvengood]

How long has it been since your surgery? I am 4 months out and the starbursts are slowly getting better, but vision at night is pretty poor/annoying.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[Rikala]

whats is your situation right now?
I am wondering, whether I ever bcan get rid of starbursts.

[spyplaneU52]

I have scheduled an appointment to inquire about possible enhancement surgery, and I would like to know the historical risks involved. I have good daytime vision and can see 20/20 in each eye, and do not see as many starbursts at night when there is ambient light; however, with not much light around me I can see slightly annoying (but not disabling) starbursts and some halos.

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.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

You need to return to the refractive surgeon Eye MD for a re-evaluation. An laser enhansement may help. Also need to be sure you don't have other diease or catarcts.

JCH IIIMD