To: Michael J Kutryb, MD
Just wanted to update you on my condition, since you were so helpful to me with all of your advice. The last time I went to my opthalmologist, he said that my eyes had healed very well, that you could not tell that I had PRK done and that I had no dry spots on my eyes. I discovered that Refresh Celluvisc Lubricane eye drops, which are a very thick gel, has really helped me with my dry eyes. As far as my vision, I am much better. Yes, it's been over 7 months but I can get around quite well. My last appointment, the dr. told me I'm still not at the prescription he zapped me for and that it may take a year. In the meantime, I can read most things from close up (depending on the distance) and I can drive. The haze at night isn't all that bad, however, I cannot see well from far away. I went to see a show and realized I couldn't see the people on the stage whereas my husband, who had mini mono, unlike me who had full mono, could see the performers' faces perfectly. I like my situation better b/c my husband has to wear reading glasses. I read most of the day but don't deal with distant objects too often so it works better for me. So, although I would never advise anyone to have PRK in both eyes at the same time, now that it's all said and done and the time has passed, I am doing ok, despite all the horror I experienced the first months.
I wanted to thank you for your wonderful advice and I think this site is just terrific.