Sure. There was a case where a patient's eyes became extremely sensitive to light after PRK. They couldn't go outside during the day without wearing very dark glasses. Even with the glasses, any exposure to bright light was painful.
In some 'prk surgery horror stories', patients faced problems with dry eyes. The dryness was so severe that it constantly felt like there was sand in their eyes. They had to use artificial tears very frequently, but it still didn't completely relieve the discomfort. This not only affected their vision but also made their eyes look red and irritated all the time. And it could last for a long time, sometimes even years, which was really frustrating for those who expected a quick and complete recovery from the surgery.
Some patients reported that they had infections after PRK surgery. The infection led to redness, swelling, and further deterioration of vision. It was a nightmare for them as they had to go through additional treatments such as taking strong antibiotics and having more check - ups. And in some situations, the long - term effects on their vision remained uncertain even after the infection was treated.
Sure. Mesh erosion is a common problem in these horror stories. The mesh can erode through the surrounding tissues, which is extremely painful and can lead to long - term damage. In some cases, it can even perforate the bowel, causing serious internal bleeding and infection.
Some people have horror stories about PRK eye surgery. One common issue is extreme pain during the recovery period. The pain can be so intense that it's hard to bear and can last for days. Another is slow or incomplete vision improvement. For example, some patients expected to have perfect vision after the surgery but ended up still needing glasses or having blurry vision.
Sure. There's a case where a patient had high blood pressure and was at risk of heart disease due to obesity. After the duodenal switch, the patient's weight dropped steadily. As a result, the blood pressure returned to normal levels. This not only reduced the risk of heart disease but also improved the patient's overall quality of life.
Yes. There was a patient who had a very long and complicated scoliosis surgery. After the operation, they had severe blood loss and had to be given multiple transfusions. The recovery was extremely slow and painful. They suffered from constant weakness and fatigue for a long time.
A particular PRK horror story involves a woman who was very excited about getting rid of her glasses. After the surgery, she started experiencing double vision. It was not just a little bit, but it was so bad that she couldn't focus on anything properly. She had to undergo various tests and therapies. They thought it might be related to the way the cornea had healed, but despite all the efforts, the double vision persisted for a long time, and she regretted having the PRK done.
Yes. Some patients have horror stories regarding long - term effects. There are cases where the vision gradually deteriorated again over time after an initially successful PRK surgery. This is really frustrating as they thought they had a permanent solution.
Sure. There were cases where people had allergic reactions to the AstraZeneca vaccine. Some had severe rashes and swelling, which was quite scary for those who experienced it. These reactions, although not extremely common, made people worry about the safety of the vaccine.
Sure. There's a story about a lake in Nebraska. Legend has it that a young girl drowned there many years ago. Since then, people say that if you swim in the lake at dusk, you can feel something tugging at your legs, as if the girl is trying to pull you under.
Yes. There was a case where a Scentsy product was shipped with a defect. The warmer had a crack in it which wasn't noticed until it was plugged in and started to leak wax. It was a real mess and a disappointment for the customer. Also, I've heard of people who bought Scentsy products as gifts, but they arrived late or in damaged packaging. This made the whole gifting experience not so great. Another horror story might be a Scentsy bar that melted in transit due to improper packaging and handling, leaving a gooey mess when it was finally received.