Muro 120 after PRK Surgery

Discussion in 'Laser Eye Surgery' started by Irina Paley, Dec 18, 2008.

  1. Irina Paley

    Irina Paley Guest

    Hello,

    I just went through PRK surgery (left eye done two fridays ago, right
    eye done last friday) and my doctor suggested that I start using Muro
    128 5% ointment at night. He says that it should help to speed up my
    recovery, and improve my focus. But all the references I found online
    indicate that this ointment is used to relieve dry eyes. I don't have
    a problem with dry eyes, and my vision is very good after the surgery,
    although I know that it will continue to improve for a few more
    weeks. So, basically, I rather not use it, since I am not too
    thrilled about putting gunky stuff into my eyes. I would like to hear
    from anyone who has used this ointment after PRK for the purpose of
    improving focus and sharpness, or any other recommendations in this
    regard.

    Much Thanks,
    Irina Paley
     
    Irina Paley, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. Irina Paley

    Irina Paley Guest

    Editing the subject: Muro 128.
     
    Irina Paley, Dec 18, 2008
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  3. Irina Paley

    serebel Guest

    Yes the ointment is a dry eye treatment. Your doc is reccommending
    this as a preventative measure. having moist eyes will help you heal
    faster and more thoroughly. Use the Muro at bed time, (you probably
    won't need your "goopy" eyes as you sleep). It can only help and
    there is no downside to using nighttime gels.

    Good luck going forward and enjoy your new and improved vision.
     
    serebel, Dec 18, 2008
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  4. Irina Paley

    Irina Paley Guest

    Sorry if I seem dense on this, but how is this Muro stuff better than
    just using lubricating drops, which are significantly less icky?
     
    Irina Paley, Dec 18, 2008
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  5. There is more to Muro 128 than just lubrication. Muro 128 is a sodium
    chloride solution. Put (overly) simply, it's salt. The sodium chloride
    can draw out fluids from the cornea while you sleep and thereby reduce
    inflammation. Use of Muro 128 at night can be a very good way to
    improve vision that is affected by cornea edema (inflammation) from
    surgery. Corneal edema is relatively common after PRK.

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    Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org, Dec 18, 2008
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  6. Irina Paley

    Irina Paley Guest

    Ok, makes sense. Thanks very much Glenn.
     
    Irina Paley, Dec 18, 2008
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  7. I'm glad to be of service. You may want to stop by our bulletin board
    to read the experiences of others.

    Glenn Hagele
    Executive Director
    USAEyes (R)
    Patient Advocacy Surgeon Certification

    "Consider and Choose With Confidence" (TM)

    Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org

    http://www.USAEyes.org

    Lasik Bulletin Board
    http://www.USAEyes.org/Ask-Lasik-Expert/

    Mr. Hagele is not a doctor.

    This transmission is on behalf of the Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance(TM) and is not endorsed, submitted, or representative of any other organization or entity. Copyright Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance(TM). All rights reserved.
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    Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org, Dec 18, 2008
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