Transepithelial PRK (TSA)

POST OP COACHING

DAY 1

EXPECTED VISION

  • 20/20 – 20/200

PATIENT EXPERIENCES

  • Burning
  • Stinging
  • Eyelash sensation
  • Photophobia

TESTS TO PERFORM

  • Vision (with BCL)
  • IOP
  • Slit Lamp Exam

POINTS TO DISCUSS

  • Normal to be uncomfortable
  • Review of medications
  • Review of activity restrictions

MEDICATION PROTOCOL

  • Vigamox 0.5% qid x 1 week
  • Maxidex 0.1% qid x 1 week, then tid x 1 week, then bid x 1 week, then qd x 1 week, then stop
  • Preservative free artifiical tears q15 – 20 minutes
  • Tylenol #3 with codeine 1 tablet qid x 5 days
  • Celebrex 100 mg capsule 1 capsule qam x 4 days

Contact Clarity Laser Vision

For More Immediate Assistance,
Call (403) 640-0400