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Like any other surgery, PRK has risks and complications that should be carefully considered. Possible complications of PRK include undercorrection or overcorrection, both of which can often be improved with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or an additional laser surgery.
Other possible complications of PRK include:
Other possible complications of PRK include:
- glare and halos around lights, particularly at night;
- corneal scarring and corneal haze;
- corneal infection.
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