Can you get laser eye surgery with scarring?

Some of the problems scar tissue can cause include distorted and blurred vision and, in some cases, discomfort in the eye. Unfortunately, not all patients who have scar tissue are candidates for Laser Eye Surgery.

Can PRK cause retinal detachment?

In the literature, the incidence of retinal detachment following LASIK and PRK has not been higher than in the normal myopic population. Optic neuropathy has been an issue with long suction time. However, with modern microkeratomes and sophisticated surgical techniques, this should not occur.

What can go wrong with PRK surgery?

While considered safe, PRK surgery is not without risk. Risks include: loss of vision that can’t be corrected with eyeglasses or contact lenses. permanent changes to night vision that include seeing glare and halos.

Does PRK leave a scar?

The culprit, corneal scarring, can be caused by photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) as well as injury, disease or infection, says Steven E. Wilson, MD, Director of the Corneal Wound Healing, Diseases and Ocular Surface laboratory at Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute.

Can eye scar tissue be removed?

An operation called vitrectomy is required to remove the vitreous gel and to peel off the scar tissue.

How do you fix thin retina?

Freeze treatment (cryopexy) or laser surgery. If you have a small hole or tear in your retina, your doctor can use a freezing probe or a medical laser to seal any tears or breaks in your retina. You can usually get these treatments in the eye doctor’s office.

How bad is vision after PRK?

During this time you will experience discomfort and very blurry vision after PRK. By four or five days after surgery your vision begins to clear up, although it may takes several weeks to a month to become excellent. Visual clarity and crispness after PRK continue to improve for three to six months and then stabilize.