Gulf South Eye Associates - Ophthalmology Specialists, Metairie, LA :: Offering eye care, cataract and glaucoma treatment, LASIK, eye glasses and contact lenses, eye doctor Metairie LA


	Tina and your surgeon will be available prior to your procedure for any last minute concerns or questions. When you arrive at the outpatient surgical facility on the day of your procedure you will be given Valium, so you should arrange for a ride. You will then be prepared in a sterile field in the procedure room. During PRK, your surgeon will remove the epithelial layer to expose the deeper levels of your cornea. Your surgeon then uses the Excimer Laser, a cool-beam laser, to remove the preprogrammed amount of tissue to reshape your cornea. This allows the light rays to reach the correct spot on your retina. After approximately one minute of laser treatment, your surgeon will place a bandage contact lens on your eye and then proceed to the other eye. You should expect to be in the procedure room for approximately 30 minutes, for the treatment of both eyes. Your surgeon will then do an exam of your cornea and review your post-operative instructions, which include using antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and artificial tears eye drops. You will also have to wear clear shields the afternoon following your procedure. For PRK patients, they may not notice an improvement in their vision until a few days later. This delay in visual acuity does not reflect the outcome of your procedure. Your epithelium starts to rejuvenate itself within the first 48 hours. You can expect to have tearing, discomfort and irritation for approximately 48 hours following your procedure. As your epithelium layer rejuvenates itself, which is usually within 48 hours, you will begin to notice an improvement in your vision and a decrease in discomfort. The healing time varies per patient.

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