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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I had PRK surgery 6 months ago and have been using Veldrop gel for the last 5 months. My doctor recently prescribed it for another 3 months, but I've been getting eye fatigue and headaches for the past 2 days after applying the drops. Is this normal or should I be concerned?

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ophthal opinion is advised to the patient.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Ophthalmologist

Answered 14/08/2025

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