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After PRK As with any type of eye surgery, it is important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Get adequate rest, and follow the prescriptions your doctor tells you, and call your doctor immediately if you suspect a problem. What happens after surgery can affect your vision as much as the surgery itself Immediately after PRK, and after resting a bit, you can then go home (someone must drive). At home, you should rest for at least a couple of hours. You may be able to go to work the next day, but many doctors advise a couple of days off. It is also recommended not to perform strenuous exercise for up to one week, as this can traumatize the eye and affect healing. Avoid rubbing his or her eyes (your doctor will tell you how long). In fact, you will be considered almost every day to ensure that the epithelium heals properly.You may prescribe soft contact lenses protection, antibiotic drops for a few days, and the application of anti-inflammatory drops for several weeks. Most people reach a 20/20 or better vision with PRK (also in the case of LASIK). Some may achieve only 20/40 or not more than that. In fact, 20/40 is fairly good vision. In most U.S. states and other countries, is good enough to drive. Some patients need glassesor contact lenses after laser vision correction, though their prescription level will be much lower than before. Postoperative complications may include infection and / or night glare (halos that are more noticeable when viewing lights at night, as while driving). Even if you see perfectly after laser eye surgery, you may need to use bifocal glasses or contact lenses once they reach the age of 40 years.This is because the eye's lens hardens with age, this is a condition called...