Lasik Surgery Recovery – What to Expect
Days after surgery
The first two days of Lasik surgery recovery is the most important. You can expect slight discomfort in the form of itching, burning, bloodshot eyes and mild pain. Light sensitivity is also very common. It is imperative that you steer clear from rubbing your eyes, which is an absolutely normal reflex action to relieve discomfort and pain. Rubbing would definitely not ease any of the symptoms associated with surgery and may potentially result in flap dislodgment or other serious problems that would call for more surgery or cause irreparable damage.
Infection prevention
Infection prevention is very easy to achieve, by merely using prescribed medication usually in the form of eye drops and following basic hygiene rules including washing your hands thoroughly before touching the eye area. Its important not to use make-up, oils, lotions and creams on and around the eye area, until your doctor gives you the thumbs-up. Its also recommended that artificial tears be used to keep the eye or eyes well lubricated. Water sport, swimming activities, spa’s and hot tubs must be avoided for at least two months after surgery. Baths should be taken instead of showers at least the first seven days after surgery to avoid direct water into face and more specifically the eye area.
Eye shielding and Protection
Wear the protective eyes shields prescribed or supplied by your doctor for the first seven nights after surgery. Sunglasses should always be worn, no matter what the weather is like.
Consult with your physician
Please contact your physician or surgeon immediately, if pain or discomfort increases in severity at any point after the procedure. These signs may be an indication of an underlying problem such as an infection or dislodged flap. If left untreated, it may lead to a total loss of vision.
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