He just had the surgery on Thursday. He's been putting in his eye drops, wearing the dark shades during the day and the protective goggles at night. He struggles to keep his eyes open. They can barely stay open a couple of seconds and his eyes are always burning. They gave him some Refresher eye drops that only soothe the pain for maybe 2 to 3 seconds and then the pain comes right back. Can someone help me???
2006-08-19 14:12:56 · 7 answers · asked by Brandi W 2 in Health ➔ Men's Health
He doesn't think the surgery was botched!
2006-08-19 14:25:32 · update #1
Sounds like the surgery was botched?Or your husband has an infection?
Go to the eyedoc right away and DEMAND treatment.
Good luck
2006-08-19 14:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by Einstein 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people just aren't that much into kissing. That doesn't mean he doesn't love you though. So if everything else in your relationship's ok, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I do understand that it makes you feel uneasy and unsure, but instead of focusing on that, try focusing on all the wonderful things he does for you to prove his love (which I'm sure there are plenty). Good luck :)
2016-03-17 00:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had PRK a good ten years ago on both eyes and I didn't experience problems keeping my eyes open. Everyone is different but most people can go back to work soon after so I would think that your husband's reaction is in the minority.
You want to get your eyes back to their normal functioning as soon as possible. It isn't right that he is in such discomfort, ring the clinic back and emphasise the pain he's in.
2006-08-19 14:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-06-19 22:06:32 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the webmd person gave you the best information. It takes time for the outer layer of the cornea to re-epithelialize (heal itself). The cornea is actually the most sensitive tissue in the human body. Most sensitive because it has the highest density of nerves. With the PRK the cornea was "grinded" down a bit to expose the area needed to get lasered. it's gonna hurt. keep the bandage on, and do not increase the drops that you have more than what is prescribed. keep the eyes lubricated and closed.. talk to your optometrist about ointments if not wearing a contact.. good luck
2006-08-23 11:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by SEE ME 2 SEE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that may be normal. He just got the surgery a couple days ago. . . give it some time.
Check out this info from web md:
What Should I Expect After PRK Surgery?
Most of the time, a bandage contact lens will be applied immediately after the procedure. This contact lens is usually worn for the first 3 to 4 days to allow the surface of the eye to heal. You should expect to visit your eye doctor at least a few times during the first 6 months after surgery, with the first visit being 1-3 days after surgery. Once the surface of the eye is healed, the bandage contact lens is removed.
Your vision may fluctuate between clear and blurry for the first few weeks following surgery and you may need to wear glasses for night driving or reading until your vision stabilizes. Your eyes will be dry even though they do not feel that way. Your doctor will give you prescription eye drops to prevent infection and keep your eyes moist. These drops may cause a slight burn or momentary blurring of your vision upon using them. Do not use any drops not approved by your ophthalmologist.
Your vision will gradually improve, and usually will be good enough to allow you to drive a car within two to three weeks following surgery. Keep in mind, however, that your best vision may not be obtained for up to 6 weeks to 6 months following surgery.
2006-08-19 14:20:01 · answer #6 · answered by Razzy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When i went for my tests, they did a scan of my eyes to get it's topography readings. As it turned out, my cornea was too thin for the Lasic procedure (the most common practice thesedays). I had to wait about a month while my doctor consulted his colleagues on whether he could still do the procedure.
Lasic wasn't an option for me, but after my doc did a lot of communication with other doctors, he found that an older technique called PRK was a viable option. He found out about patients with similar cornea conditions who underwent that procedure, how they were doing 3 months after the surgery, 1 year after the surgery, etc.
I took the plunge in July 2005 and haven't regretted it in the least. The fact that you have to accept is that the results will not last forever; they do not prevent the natural aging process. I fully accept that my eyes will get weaker again in about 15 years, but i'm fine with it cos i'll just go for surgery again, haha. Lasic and PRK are slightly different technique and the recovery times differ, but at the end of the day, the risks and results are the same.
LASIC
They cut open a section of your cornea, use the laser, close it up again. Recovery time is something like 24 hours.
PRK
They scrape off the top layer of cells on your cornea and then use the laser. You then wear special contact lenses for 3 days while your cells grow back. Recovery time is longer than Lasic, but i was driving after 5 days.
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During my recovery period, i couldn't keep my eyes open for long cos my eyes were very sensitive to light. This is probably what you're husband is experiencing too (along with the burning). If it's STILL the case today then go see a doctor. My only conclusion is that his cells are taking longer than usual to grow back.
2006-08-22 22:39:33 · answer #7 · answered by MM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe theres nothing to look at OR hes tired
2006-08-19 14:18:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋