I have a history of keloids, does that affect my PRK surgery?
Keloid formation is no longer a counterindication to having PRK surgery in San Diego. 18. How long do I have to be out of my contact lenses before I can have my PRK surgery in San Diego? The San Diego LASIK and PRK Institute recommends that you discontinue soft contacts for 1-2 weeks before your surgery. If you wear hard contact lenses, we recommend that you discontinue your contacts for longer. 19. Why do I have to stop my contact lens uses? The contact lens changes the shape of your cornea temporarily. Since it sits on the cornea, we need your cornea to return to its normal shape before your PRK surgery at the San Diego PRK Institute. 20. Can I play sports after PRK? PRK is the ideal refractive procedure for people who have a high risk of contact to their eyes. 21. What about high risk sports like boxing or martial arts? Custom PRK is the preferred form of laser vision correction for people who are involved in martial arts or boxing. 21. I have a medical condition, can I have PRK sur
