Post-Operative Instructions for PRK
How to Use Eye Drops After PRK
- Vigamox: Antibiotic. On the first day, apply every 2 hours. From the following day onwards, change to 4 times daily: morning, lunch, dinner, and before bedtime.
- 1% Pred Forte: Anti-inflammatory (Steroid). On the first day, apply every 2 hours. From the following day onwards, change to 4 times daily: morning, lunch, dinner, and before bedtime.
- Nevanac: Anti-inflammatory (Non-steroid). On the first day, apply 4 times daily: morning, lunch, dinner, and before bedtime.
- Comfort: Pain relief drops. On the first day, apply every 1 hour or whenever you feel pain.
- Systane Ultra U.D.: Preservative-free artificial tears (Daily vials). Apply every 3 hours, or more frequently if your eyes feel dry.
Self-Care After PRK
- Maintain a normal diet, but strictly avoid alcoholic beverages.
- On the first day after the procedure, avoid work or activities; resting and sleeping is recommended.
- Strictly follow the eye drop schedule prescribed by the doctor. Always wash your hands thoroughly before applying drops.
- Wear sunglasses whenever you go outdoors for 2 weeks to protect your eyes from dust, smoke, wind, and sunlight, as these irritants can hinder visual recovery.
- Be careful not to let water get into your eyes for 2 weeks. Do not swim or go diving for 1 month.
- Do not rub your eyes for 2 weeks.
- Never remove the therapeutic contact lens yourself. The doctor will remove it during your follow-up appointment, typically 5 days after the procedure.
- Attend all follow-up appointments as scheduled by the doctor.
Symptoms You May Experience on the First Day
- Tearing, possibly accompanied by nasal congestion or a runny nose.
- Eye irritation or a burning sensation, similar to having sand or wind in your eyes.
- Eye pain, which can be managed with oral pain relief medication (1 tablet every 4–6 hours).
- Vision will initially be blurry, especially when reading, but it will gradually improve over time.
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