What to expect before PRK surgery?
During your pre-operative evaluation Dr. Chesen will check for ocular irregularities through a dilation exam, take refractive error measurements, take pupil measurements, take corneal thickness measurements and create a corneal topography map. Additionally, Dr. Chesen will examine your medical history. You may also have your eyes tested for tear production — if you have “dry eye” you can still have PRK, but may need to take extra steps to ensure your eyes are hydrated. You will be asked not to wear your contact lenses for one to three weeks before the procedure in order to allow your cornea to return to its normal shape. What to expect during PRK? Your eye will be numbed with anesthetic drops, and you will lie down for the procedure. Dr. Chesen will place a speculum over your eye to hold it open — this sounds uncomfortable but is not – and you will be asked to look at a target light while Dr. Chesen operates. Try to maintain your focus on this light – it is important to obtain the be
