People who have type 2 diabetes and who get hemodialysis for kidney disease might need to take less background (basal) insulin on days after dialysis than they do on days when they have not had dialysis. 1  Last Reviewed: September 13, 2013. 2  Last Edited: October 7, 2013.
Recovery from PRK surgery is a little longer. For the first few days while the corneal epithelium regenerates, PRK patients usually report hazy vision, some soreness, and light sensitivity. This typically clears up after the first few days, and most PRK patients are able to drive and return to work around Day 4 or 5.
Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK). The most popular refractive surgery, it is similar to PRK, but differs in how it reshapes the cornea. Instead of completely removing tissue, LASIK leaves a flap of tissue that the surgeon moves back into place after ablation. LASIK is less painful with a shorter recovery time.