My PRK Experience for vision correction, alternative to lasik | PHYRRA

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All opinions are my own. I was not paid to make this video. I am so glad I decided to get PRK surgery, even if healing was hell for 3 days. It is so worth it to not have the hassle of glasses or contacts!

[@sleepystrugglz4586]

So glad you're feeling better! Be very proud of your bravery...this was a major accomplishment for someone with anxiety. Very inspiring.

[@Phyrra]

Erin Guerra Thank you! I definitely felt like I'd made a big leap in dealing with my anxiety.

[@mitchypoo-j1g]

So happy you are feeling better. I'd like to have my eyes fixed someday, even if I had to have PRK I'd do it after hearing your experience. Happy to see you back!

[@Phyrra]

michele s Thank you! I'm happy to be back.

[@Phyrra]

@alenia d According to Lasik Plus, my doctor, Dr. Lewis Groden, has performed over 47k procedures.

[@gangulavijayalaxmi8967]

Do you still have dry eyes

[@EyesOnAllison]

Oh goodness I'm so glad you're feeling better! I get migraines and when one of those hits I'm affected for a couple days to a week or so afterwards and I'm extremely sensitive to lights and screens. It is so frustrating to have to live in the dark without something to look at because it makes you hurt. I can totally emphasize with that. So sweet Phaedra stayed by your side like that!! My kitties do the same thing! :) So glad to hear you overcame your anxiety and came through the other side, that takes a lot of strength! You're a strong person and I'm so proud of you! :)

[@Phyrra]

Eyes On Allison Thank you! Yeah Phaedra made things much better :)

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

How is your vision now please

[@JessicaWBeHappyandBuyPolish]

So glad you are feeling better!

[@Phyrra]

Jessica W Thank you!

[@jesikahsixx]

Aww I loved the part about your dog. So sweet

[@Phyrra]

Thank you! I think Phaedra is pretty amazing.

[@NYandAZ]

I am so happy for you that you did PRK. It sounds so scary to be awake before the Xanax took effect. I'm sorry, you had to be more scared than you're telling us. Completely understand. It's your eyes; your vision. One minor mishap and the results could have been detrimental. You have a beautiful aura and good karma galore. Only positive things will come your way. I hope you'll be less sensitive in the future. Feel better soon. Peace, love and healing energy sent your way!

[@Phyrra]

Lexi Hay I think because it was over with so fast, I didn't have time to get more scared. I was definitely freaking out on the inside, but because it didn't hurt, it was possible to get through it.

[@NYandAZ]

That's great to hear. You are brave. I had you on my mind the whole day. Sounds like every day gets just a little better. I'm so happy for you! xx

[@kalyanirajalingham1286]

Thank you so much for this video

[@Hdo0ola]

I’m so happy that you did it after all! But I have a question, do you remember when you started seeing clearly after the procedure? Because I’m almost three weeks into my recovery and my vision is still mostly blurry ): I would really like to know when the blur is gonna go away

[@Phyrra]

I think it was between 3 to 4 weeks. I was so miserable until then.

[@Hdo0ola]

I know how you felt! Thank you so much, I guess one more week wouldn’t hurt

[@Niemand_12345]

I got the PRK surgery in Mexico in one of the best laser clinics and it cost me $800 usd for both eyes. Taking the surgery was the best decision ever

[@Phyrra]

I know I am SO GLAD I did PRK. I love having 20/20 vision

[@sarahigiles9083]

Hey phyrra I had a consult this week, the dr. Told me I had dry eyes but not severe enough to not get surgery done. I'm a little worried about actually going through with it now:( he also suggested the no cut flap. When you had the consult what did the doctor say bout the condition of your eyes? Did he say you had dryness? Or was everything fine?

[@Phyrra]

Sarahi Giles I don't have dryness. I'm also apparently ahead of the projected healing curve according to the dr (saw him today) because I've been using the drops exactly as prescribed.

[@JadeCanada237]

I have an Astigmatism as well as a lazy eye. I was nearsighted (well still am - but to a lesser degree) I had Laser PRK almost 20 years ago. (interestingly enough I paid the same price you did!) I remember it being fast and I remember all those drops. I don't recall the experience being particularly painful though. It did regress somewhat about 8 years later but I have been told that it can happen, and also I have halo effect around lights- another side effect I am told is much less now a days. Sorry you had a hard experience!

[@Phyrra]

Jade Horner-Chinappi Wow! Happy you were able to do it but sorry to hear about the regression. I actually have less halo now than I did before, which is pretty amazing. The laser they used they were able to custom adjust to address that issue.

[@JadeCanada237]

Phyrra Nyx Interesting that they adjusted to laser to compensate for the halo. I don't think that was an option back when I had it done. I never regret mine though, as I started wearing glasses at 18 months old, I was very glad to be rid of them!

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

@@JadeCanada237 Did you get your eyes re done?

[@JadeCanada237]

@@souleymeneabbadi3891 no. I've thought about it. Now I'm in my 40's I need reading glasses but that's an age issue (happens to most people) not a problem with the surgery.

[@jobbing7642]

My experience was just like yours!!!! My Xanax did not take effect. The only difference was I did lasik on my right eye and prk on my left eye. This happened two days ago so currently my left eye hurts. But my right eye is fine. So it’s awesome to hear I’m not alone in my laser eye experience. Thanks for the video

[@Phyrra]

You're welcome! I hope you heal quickly.

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

Do you prefer lasik or prk?

[@jobbing7642]

@@souleymeneabbadi3891 I recommend LASIK at a clinic that specializes in it specifically. You will pay more money but it is worth it. LASIK is best for the common person who wants a super quick recovery. You can go back to work the next day. PRK is for the athletes or people who want to join the army. It will take up to a month to recover. It’s also very uncomfortable and possibly painful but it is still worth it. I’m not a doctor so please get a recommendation from your physician and ultimately choose the route that you think is best for you.

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

@@jobbing7642 thank you for your response I wanna do it but i am really scared

[@jobbing7642]

@@souleymeneabbadi3891 just so you know, I am completely healed and I enjoy my 20/20 vision! I would never do it again but it was worth it. Don’t be scared and just make sure you go to a LASIK Clinic.

[@CoolInOlympia]

I had Lasik surgery and it didn't hurt afterwards at all! So sorry to hear!

[@Phyrra]

***** Lasik certainly seems less painful :)

[@melissafleming7330]

I would love to get lasik but I'm to big of a chicken. Maybe on day lol. I've wore glasses, now contacts, since fifth grade and I'm almost 35. I can't even marine how awesome it would be. Way to go for going through with the prk. Glad you are doing better :)

[@Phyrra]

Melissa Fleming I promise, it was not painful to have done. And it has been life changing. I am so glad I did it. Even though I was scared, it is so worth it! I think I started wearing glasses in 2nd grade. It's so freeing!

[@yashchaudhari7558]

after how many days/months were you able to look at computer screens for a long time for working?

[@Phyrra]

3-4 weeks I think.

[@edwingarcia9626]

Hey, do you plan on getting the V beam done anytime soon this year for the redness ? If so, I would like to hear your experience and see the redness completely gone on a video just like you did with the IPL, but even a better experience :)

[@Phyrra]

Edwin Garcia I'm still looking into it, but I definitely want to get it done. :)

[@edwingarcia9626]

Oh ok i'm still looking into it as well, soon, but i'll be looking forward to your video some time :)

[@stevesulejman2782]

I had lasik done in Melbourne Australia,on st kilda Rd with guy olorenshaw,I was left with.75 astigmatism,they told me lie after lie,he kept saying he will not treat .75 astigmatism,he wouldn’t do enhancement because apparently it was to minor to treat,very disappointed with how they lied brushed me off !!!!!!

[@Phyrra]

PRK surgery is different than Lasik surgery, as I explain in the video. Sorry you had a bad experience. You should leave them a review on Google.

[@lgellavande9360]

Hey! Do you have any side effect regarding looking at the screen of your computer/phone ? Since I'm working 10h/day on a computer, i'm a bit worried that after a couple of months and years after PKR, I would have headache or effect on ym eyes. Thanks!

[@Phyrra]

I did have to get glasses because my astigmatism came back from working long hours staring at screens. I did an update video on my channel about PRK if you want to watch it. I unfortunately have limited internet access at the moment so I can’t easily grab the link for you.

[@user-of4lq6sz1c]

yes mostly chances are high of side effects in PRK

[@LindsayTxoxo]

I'm not sure if you mentioned this and I just missed it.. why did you go with this option instead of lasix? I'm considering lasix surgery myself. Thanks and glad to hear you are feeling better!

[@Phyrra]

LindsayTxoxo I was not a candidate for Lasik because my cornea was too thin. My only option was PRK, which is why I went with it. Lasik heals fast, you'll love it :)

[@LindsayTxoxo]

Phyrra Nyx Thanks for responding!

[@onehonei2]

Happy for you. Do you mind sharing your vision or does it matter what your vision is. I want to have this surgery

[@Phyrra]

I was like -8.5 or -9.0 in contacts, I don't remember what my glasses script is. I had this done in 2015 and have been happy with the results. Not having to wake up every morning and put contacts in or wear glasses has been great.

[@syedaiqra4273]

I m going for it

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

Did you get surgery

[@phd_angel4192]

Did you do monovision? How is your vision in each eye? Is it crispier than wearing glasses? Thanks.

[@Phyrra]

Hi, I did PRK vision correction surgery in 2015. In 2022, because of the tech work I do and screentime, my astigmatism came back in my left eye and I had to wear glasses when using computers. This year (2024), my up close vision is weaking but I still have 20/20 for driving, so I just had to get a slight script for reading glasses.

[@phd_angel4192]

@@Phyrra Got it. Thanks! Yes, computers... But did you doctor tell you if you did monovision (one eye for distance, another for close) or was it symmetric?

[@Phyrra]

No, no monovision. It was the same thing done to both eyes. I was very nearsighted (like -9.5 in contacts in both eyes). I had it fixed to 20/20 for both eyes so i didn’t have to wear glasses or contacts 24/7, which i did for most of my life. Now i have to wear glasses when I work.

[@phd_angel4192]

@@Phyrra thanks. I think monovision is for people in their 40s+.

[@iltafhussein6847]

Hellow ho hope u r all right could u plx help about this i did my prk surgery 18 days i can not see very well like my glassess when i go to soccer ground i can not see the people face very probally when will i see the people face very clear plx replay my msg i am waiting for your answer thanks

[@Phyrra]

Hi you need to talk to your doctor ASAP. I am not a doctor. I had PRK surgery several years ago. The recovery was painful and took a long time. I would do it again, no regrets, just with pain killers.

[@hannanehstm9514]

Are you ok now? Is your vision good now? Is your vision good at night?

[@Phyrra]

Yes, it's 2022. My vision is still 20/20, though I have a slight astigmatism in my left eye and have to wear glasses when looking at computer screens or driving at night. My vision at night in glasses is excellent.

[@janpoole910]

I don't understand why anyone would chose PRK (which is painful) over Lasik which isn't!!!

[@Phyrra]

Because the only option I had was PRK or no surgery. I was not a candidate for Lasik because of how bad my vision was.

[@YA-ee9zf]

nobody gets zanax where I live the operation was easy the recovery was hardcore.

[@Phyrra]

The recovery was miserable. I was in so much pain I almost regretted the surgery.

[@roli5412]

I had PRK and crosslinking 8 weeks ago and still have very blurry vision. I can't use my cellphone nor computer well 😪 My doctor asked me to use fluorometholone 4 times per day, but I feel my vision has worsened even more since I started with that medication. Do you have experience with PRK and the use of fluorometholone? Thank you in advance for your support!! Please help me!

[@Phyrra]

I don't remember what medications they gave me, but I know I had to put drops in several times a day. I'm pretty sure it took at least 4 weeks before I started to feel close to normal vision. 6 years later and I have zero regrets from getting PRK. I just wish I had done it sooner!

[@muahammadwaqar5346]

Same feeling here after prk Today is my 17 day

[@muahammadwaqar5346]

And I am very worry cant use laptop

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

@@Phyrra are your eyes dry please

[@Phyrra]

@@souleymeneabbadi3891 No, they are not dry.

[@allenjan9086]

after getting PRK done how long before your eyes revert back to their original bad state? or will it stay relatively good till you get old (good meaning you can see clearly just not 20/20)

[@Phyrra]

I've had it done for about 5 years now, and things are still clear. I think at some point I will have to either get an adjustment or get reading glasses.

[@bluee-2976]

U vision 20/20 now ? What kind of prk u did please? I’m -7.50 too sacred to do the surgery the dr told me i have 5% risk could be blurry or galre vision did the dr told u the same ?

[@Phyrra]

My vision now is 20/20 or slightly better than 20/20 but I'm sure it will change soon because I just turned 41 and your vision does change in your 40s. My eyes were like -9.25 or -9.5 in contacts. I could not do lasik because my cornea was too thin. I could do PRK. It was not painful. I wish I had done it when I was 21! I was just too scared. Healing was painful and I would have asked for pain pills if I had it to do over again.

[@bluee-2976]

Phyrra Nyx me either, lasik doesn’t work with me because of my high Myopia and my cornea thin . What kind of prk u did ? did the dr told u could be risk

[@Phyrra]

I was not told I was at risk. I had PRK from a local dr.

[@bluee-2976]

Phyrra Nyx how long takes u to healing

[@Phyrra]

It took at least 4 weeks before I wasn't in pain.

[@eelaynuh]

How is it now? I just had PRK 4 days ago and everything is still blurry. Hope, please?

[@Phyrra]

+eelaynuh It's been almost a year and my vision is perfect! I wake up every day grateful that I can see without glasses or contacts. I do use eye drops every morning. It takes a LONG time to heal but it is so worth it.

[@eelaynuh]

+Phyrra Nyx Thanks, lady. I appreciate your response. I'm really glad to hear it's going well for you. I can't wait for this recovery part to be just a terrible, terrible memory, ha.

[@Phyrra]

+eelaynuh Do you have painkillers for it? I didn't know I could ask for painkillers for it, it was so fucking awful for the first week or two. I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@eelaynuh]

Phyrra Nyx I do but they knock me out and I have a toddler and an infant so I just take it at night. Pain isn't my problem. It's the blurriness and not being able to drive. I'm getting cabin fever. Kids are too.

[@Phyrra]

+eelaynuh That will take a lot longer. (it did for me at least) It took me like 3 or 4 weeks before I could use a computer and I had to take a lot of breaks. I'm not sure when I started driving again (can't remember if I have it noted in the video).

[@aniska628]

Awww!!! I'm so glad you are feeling better! I want to do it but my anxiety and extremely low pain intolerance make it a "never mind..I'm good.." kind of thing. That said I have full sets of upper & lower dental implants that were started 4 years ago. My dentist uses "sedation dentestry" to help relax patients rather than putting them under. They told me I wouldn't feel or remember anything. w.r.o.n.g,

[@Phyrra]

aniska628 I have anxiety that I take daily medication to control, and I also work out at the gym, which has helped to greatly reduce it. The surgery itself was not painful and was done in 5 minutes. If you're a candidate for Lasik, it's a quick and easy heal. PRK is more painful, but once you get through the first 3 days, it's not as bad.

[@aniska628]

I'm not on an actual "anti-anxiety" med for that, though I probably should be. I have bad PTSD from the car wreck that killed my husband. I don't handle traffic very well. I'm on Elavil for my migraines and BP because it encourages blood flow. I can remember when my dentist prescribed the meds and said, you'll take them and wake up when you get home. I was awake and could feel everything from the bone grafts in my sinuses, and the placement of the implant posts - 9 on top and 6 on the bottom. I found out that my regular Dr at the time had me on more codeine than what is usually prescribed for cancer patients. My body had adjusted so, oral sedation just didn't work. /shrug I want to apologize... I didn't realize you had already had your procedure done, when I tweeted you.

[@TonyDItaly]

How iS your vision now? My PRK vision sucks

[@Phyrra]

My vision is great. You have to understand I was at around -9 and -9.5 in contacts. My glasses script was even higher. I could only see blurry shapes if I didn't have contacts in or glasses on. I wake up each day grateful I can see without using glasses or contacts.

[@chachee15]

does it still suck?

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

How is your vision now please

[@vasureddys9951]

What is ur vision ofter one month

[@Phyrra]

Close to 20/20.

[@BradHackett]

On day 4 and still super blurry.. I hope this gets way better ASAP

[@LORENSSIOK]

Hei, how are you now? How is haza, glare, night vision?

[@hanskazan7403]

Yeah the 3 days after where hell! I was in so much pain it was someone torture me

[@souleymeneabbadi3891]

How is your vision now please

[@syedaiqra4273]

after a month or 2 could I be able to see super clear?

[@Phyrra]

Yes.

[@dwi-dwa87]

@@Phyrra no