Yesterday was actually the easiest. I decided not to go hunting but I think I could have. I'm 4 days post op now and I think its getting better...
7 days post op and the discomfort is gone. My vision is really blurry and i'm getting double vision/ghosting at long distances, also my rear vision SUCKS. Is this normal, or should I call my lawyer?
If you have REAR vision, then you must have a leg up on all of us. Yes, it is definately normal for your vision to totally suck, near and far. I had double vision too for about a week. It will get worse before it gets better.
A quick synopsis of my (ongoing) PRK experience. My vision was 20/70 with astigmatism in my left eye and only 20/25 in my right, so I decided to save the $2K and only get my left done. Anyone else done the same? Surgery Day: No pain at all, 25 mg of Valium and a few Ativan and I had no trouble getting through the night... Day 2: Some mild itchiness, no dryness, and vision the best it was in the whole process. 20/25 at my post-op appointment that morning. Felt good enough to go out and stay out way too late that night (Friday) Day 3: Going out was a bad idea. Felt like I had sand under my eye all day Saturday, and it hurt bad enough I couldn't keep EITHER eyes open. Took more painkillers, slept all day. Day 4 (today): Feels so much better. Vision is pretty bad and there's a haze over everything, but no pain at all. Feel like I have an eyelash in my eye every once in a while. No dryness. All in all not a bad experience. I'm kind of wishing I would have pony'd up the money and gotten both done even though I didn't have to have it in my right.
I just found this out and thought that anyone who's had PRK for becoming a Naval Aviator would really like to know this! You can use the cost of your PRK surgery as a tax deduction because you're doing it to satisfy job requirements for a job you're trying to get. Keep in mind that if your insurance pays on the surgery that the amount they pay isn't deductible and only the amount you pay is deductible. However, if you took out a loan to pay for the surgery you can count the entire amount as long as you are making the payments and not someone else. I got this information from the IRS yesterday after an hour on the phone with them. They told me this should be filed on section A of the 1040 form but it may be different for you depending on if you use the 1040 EZ or don't itemize your return but it should still go under medical expenses. I thought this information would be helpful but you may still want to call the IRS or talk to your tax filers to have them verify where on the form to file it. Also if you've already filed your taxes you can still fill out an adjustment form apparently. Ask about that. Goodluck for all the prospective pilots out there! --Topper
Hey does anyone know if I can get PRK from any doctor or does it have to be some sort of sanctioned naval doctor?
I got "Custom PRK" done for my nearsightedness. I now have 20/15 in my left and 20/20 in my right eye. It is incredible after a year since the surgery. If any of you are scared about a slow healing process, don't be worried; it took about 6 months for my right eye to heal and have clear vision. Please, message me if anybody here has a question about the PRK surgery procedure, concerns, or anything for that matter. -Jon
I remember the 2 days I could not open my eyes at all because it just down right hurt! I also remember not getting much sleep those nights and trying not to touch them, Good luck with everything man!
