LASIK Eye Surgery Afterwards

LASIK eye surgery is SURGERY. There will be after effects for you to deal with, and your doctor will have instructions following surgery. He or she will also want you in the office for follow-up visits. Be gentle with yourself. You deserve the best recovery possible.Right after the LASIK procedure, your eye may feel like you have something in it. Whatever you do, do not rub your eye. Rubbing your eye could cause you to dislodge the corneal flap that the doctor cut causing you to need further treatments to reverse that damage. You may have to take a mild pain reliever, but do so only with your doctor's permission. It is important, especially right after lasik eye surgery, not to self-medicate.

Both of your eyes may water, which will make your nose run. Your eyes may look bloodshot, and you may be sensitive to light. You may see even haloes or starbursts around lights. Your vision may not be clear for a couple of days. These symptoms should improve drastically after a few days after your LASIK. Plan on taking off from work until these effects diminish.Contact your surgeons immediately if you have severe pain, or if your symptoms get worse. Don't wait for your scheduled visit. If you don't catch it soon enough, it might cause permanent damage. You should see your LASIK surgeons within two days of the surgery and regularly for the next six months.

The first post-operative visit includes removing of the eye shield, an eye exam and a vision test. The doctor might dispense eye drops to prevent infection and inflammation. You might be instructed to use an over-the-counter eye lubricant. Don't use anything that your LASIK doctor does not tell you to use.Don't resume wearing your contacts, even if you have blurry vision. Don't resume any non-contact sports for at least three days. Above all, follow your LASIK doctor's instructions.

Don't use beauty products or lotions around your eyes for two weeks after your LASIK eye surgery, or longer, if your doctor instructs. You may need to continue scrubbing your eyelashes for a few weeks.Don't go swimming or use the hot tub for several months. Don't participate in contact sports or strenuous physical activity for at least a month after the surgery. Protect your eyes from being bumped. And don't sleep with your forearm over your eyes.The quality of your vision may fluctuate for six months. Don't worry unless your vision continues to worsen. Do tell your Lasik doctor your symptoms in each follow-up visit. You may have poor night vision, haloes, glare, starburst or other visual problems until your eyes stabilize. If your doctor determines you need additional LASIK eye surgery, wait until your vision is consistent for two consecutive visits at an interval of three months.

LASIK eye surgery may be the remedy for your vision problems. Take care to give yourself every chance to heal by follow directions to achieve the best possible results. Don't take shortcuts with your vision. If the surgery didn't go well, there may be ways to correct the problem.
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