I had PRK done(Navy) last October. My eyes are 20/15 in both eyes. I have 0 night acuity issues and am very happy with the outcome. If I were to do it all over again(it is very painful) I would do PRK in a minute.

PRK has historically shown much less chance of night issues. I have had this argument with plenty of LASIK surgeons who will swear LASIK is better(puts money in their pockets). The military uses the same technology(CUSTOMVIEW) that the civilian sector uses to map your eyes and come up with the treatment protocol, so the old addage and myths about military medicine don't really apply in this case.

The recovery for PRK depends on the patient as with any treatment. In my case I had the procedure done on a Monday morning and had the soft bandage contact lenses removed on the following Friday. I was back to work the next monday but not able to fly for 90 days after(Navy Waiver guide-used to be 30 days). I would say I was fully functional with no issues right around the 30 day mark.

If you get PRK(which I recommend for alot of reasons PM me if you want to discuss further) you must follow the treatment instructions to the tee. All the steroid drops and pain medication was used(with the exception of eye numbing drops) fully. Keeping ahead of the pain is only way to get through those first few days. Just imagine someone throwing some hot sand in your eyes and thats about what it feels like.

I'm very glad I had it done. It was well worth it.

If you're debating military service(aviation) ask the services via the medical waiver guide(s) what they allow. They are very specific on diopter numbers, procedures, etc. I know the NAVY is looking into approving LASIK for aviators but hasn't been approved yet so depending on when you get yours done it may disqualify you.

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