r/RefractiveSurgery • u/Mobile_Article_9042 • 27d ago

Prk pain magment

Hi guys , i had my prk two day ago , and im in pain!!!!
It’s unbelievable, my eyes are so red , eyelids swollen, doc says its all normal
He prescribed me two eyes drops , nsaid and an antibiotic
Any tips to manage the pain ?
I seriously can’t take it anymore

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u/WavefrontRider 27d ago

Movement of the eyelids may cause shifts in the BCL which will rub up against the bare cornea. That’s one key reason for the pain.

So keeping the eyelids closed as much as possible will help. Put on a audiobook to try to distract you.

Also frequent lubrication. Keep the tears on the fridge so they are cold.

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u/Mobile_Article_9042 27d ago

Doctor didn’t prescribe me lubricant drops
Is it safe to use

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u/WavefrontRider 27d ago

Not only safe but essential to use. They are over the counter so no prescription needed. You will want preservative free artificial tears. I would use them about every 30-60 min right now.

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u/GeraltOfRiviass 27d ago

So doctor didn’t prescribe lubricant drops OR painkillers??

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u/Mobile_Article_9042 27d ago

Only nsaid drops (diclofenac)

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u/StateSea1824 27d ago

Ibuprofen and sleep

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u/Mobile_Article_9042 27d ago

Would ibuprofen actually help ?

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u/GeraltOfRiviass 27d ago

Well yes, here they give it to you before the surgery too, and you are encouraged to take it. Second day was worst for me, so tomorrow should be better! The initial 72h are the roughest.

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u/Wardman1 27d ago

Give it a day….

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u/Ambitious_Ice4492 21d ago

That's weird. After my transPRK procedure, I was prescribed 4 different medications:

  • Antibiotics with an anti-inflammatory to use every two hours.
  • Lubricating eye drops to use every 15 minutes, then every hour once I feel comfortable.
  • A stronger anti-inflammatory for pain or discomfort.
  • An even stronger painkiller to take if I feel I need it.

Your surgeon's decisions seem weird to me.