When can I return to work after PRK?
Returning to work after PRK depends on how quickly the surface settles and on what your work involves. It is usually longer than after a flap or lenticule procedure.
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- Vision correction
- Topic
- PRK & TransPRK
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- Procedures
- PRK, TransPRK
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
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Screen work is the awkward case: it is not physically demanding, but early surface discomfort and light sensitivity can make it genuinely hard. Ask the clinic how it usually advises people in your job.
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