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  1. klucz

    Getting PRK

    quick post op check this morning. 40% first layer healing, protective contact to come off monday. pain is still definitely there, sleep pattern is fubar at best, slept from 1100-1900, 2030-0000, 0230-0845, and i could fall asleep right now again at 1000.
  2. klucz

    Getting PRK

    well, had the surgery today at 0800. only difference from this time and last time was how the epithelium was removed. No electric scrubber, he used a metal tool to scrape it off, and then the laser went for 19 seconds. Although, it sure as hell felt more like 9. really fast this time, maybe...
  3. klucz

    Getting PRK

    well it's been a while since I posted, been busy with school and work. I went back twice to for checks, and my left eye is still 20/25 with astigmatism, right eye 20/20. This is after 3 checks over 3 months and so the Doc scheduled enhancement on the left eye for 10/27. this means more...
  4. klucz

    Getting PRK

    2 week check-up: I ran out of artificial tears (sample size) over the weekend and went to the doc today for the 2 week check. My right eye is 20/20, left is 20/25. My left eye is also "dry" according to the doc, and he said that the left eye has a slight astigmatism, but should go away as I...
  5. klucz

    Getting PRK

    hmmm good point, I could have misspoke about mitomycin and inflammation instead of hazing. but thanks for the vote of confidence in my eyesight leveling out!
  6. klucz

    Getting PRK

    Day 12: Something I wasn't expecting yesterday Well, I ran out of steroid drops yesterday, and immediately called the doc to figure out how to get more drops for fear of missing a dose and screwing something up. I was told, "you don't need any more, you are done when you run out of that...
  7. klucz

    Getting PRK

    Update: everything seems to be the same since getting the contacts out. However, yesterday when I woke up, my left eye (the one that needs catching up) was seeing as good as the right. This only was temporary, and very shortly after, the eyesight regressed back to blurry. I think this is a...
  8. klucz

    Recommended PRK Doc in Chicago or Boston?

    I used Dr. James Noth in the Chicagoland area. Very well qualified and familiar with the military process. He quoted 3900. I don't know if he offers military discounts, but he offers free touch-ups for up to 2 years after initial surgery.
  9. klucz

    Getting PRK

    sleep will be easy the first few days, for two reasons. One, your eyes will actually get tired much faster than normal due to the surgery and the fact that they are trying to heal. Two, VICODIN. And as for keeping from being bored off your ass, the best thing I did was put on a movie (I...
  10. klucz

    Getting PRK

    Day 3: By far the worst day. Light sensitivity was off the scale. I had to put up blankets over my windows, and didn't venture out of my room unless i had to either put in eyedrops or grab something to eat. Netflix is a godsend. I have the TV on just so I have something to listen to, and most of...
  11. klucz

    Getting PRK

    Day 2: Light sensitivity is very high. I had to turn down my monitor just to be able to type and even then it is very difficult. I woke up and could barely open my eyes. I had a follow up with my surgeon in the morning. He did a rough check to see how well i could read the eye board, and was...
  12. klucz

    Getting PRK

    I had Wavefront PRK today, at 8am. They had me come in at 715 so that I could get the WaveScan before the procedure. They gave me a Valium to mellow me out, and then did the WaveScan for the custom PRK. The WaveScan was a little machine that had a small red light in the shape of two lines...
  13. klucz

    Getting PRK

    I just went to the eye doctor today for my consultation. I found out i would be a candidate for either Lasik or PRK, but obviously am getting the PRK. I have -2.00 diopers and an extremely slight astigmatism. I was quoted $3900 for wavefront PRK. This doctor is located in Chicagoland area, so...
  14. klucz

    broken jaw, issue?

    No pain, full range of motion, no pain meds since post op 2 years ago, but i do have two small titanium plates permanently implanted.
  15. klucz

    broken jaw, issue?

    I searched to see if there was a similar scenario, but no dice. I got jumped in college a couple years ago, and my jaw was broken. I had surgery, and it has been no problems since. I am planning on OCS, and I was just wondering if I will need a waiver or will it be a non-issue.
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