Muro 120 after PRK Surgery

Irina Paley

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Dec 17, 2008, 10:20:54 PM12/17/08

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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

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Dec 17, 2008, 10:27:43 PM12/17/08

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Editing the subject: Muro 128.

serebel

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Dec 17, 2008, 10:50:07 PM12/17/08

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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.

Irina Paley

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Dec 17, 2008, 10:54:14 PM12/17/08

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Sorry if I seem dense on this, but how is this Muro stuff better than
just using lubricating drops, which are significantly less icky?

Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org

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Dec 17, 2008, 11:47:46 PM12/17/08

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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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Irina Paley

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Dec 18, 2008, 7:59:48 AM12/18/08

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On Dec 17, 11:47 pm, Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org

<glenn.hageleSTOPS...@USAEyes.org> wrote:
> 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.

Ok, makes sense. Thanks very much Glenn.

Glenn Hagele - USAEyes.org

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Dec 18, 2008, 12:36:02 PM12/18/08

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