Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK) is a commonly performed corneal refractive surgery but has significant post-operative pain. Pain medications after PRK are typically opioid-acetaminophen combinations. Alternatives to opioid medication are worth consideration. Patients will receive PRK in each eye sequentially, using the cannabinoid or codeine/acetaminophen for one eye and the other treatment for the fellow eye two weeks later.
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Pain as Recorded by the FACES Scale (Maximum) After First Surgery
Timeframe: 1 week after first surgery
Pain as Recorded by the FACES Scale (Maximum) After Second Surgery
Timeframe: 1 week after second surgery