What are the precautions after LASIK surgery?

Following are the general instructions that you should follow after the Lasik surgery:

  • Take a nap for few hours immediately after the surgery.
  • Use the medications as prescribed.
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes.
  • Wear protective eye shields.
  • Wear dark glasses or sunglasses.
  • Avoid eye makeup.
  • Prefer baths and avoid showers.
  • Avoid driving.

What is the post op period for LASIK?

The LASIK Eye Surgery Recovery Process Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after vision correction surgery, but others take two to five days to recover. Some patients may experience some blurred vision and fluctuations in their vision for several weeks after LASIK.

How many days after LASIK Can I use my phone?

The recovery period of any eye surgery is important. It is critical that eyes don’t get strained or dry during this recovery period. In most cases use of digital devices is restricted for 24 hours after Lasik. Thereafter most people are advised to slowly increase the duration of computer usage over the first 2-3 weeks.

When can you go back to normal after LASIK?

The majority of LASIK patients are back to their normal routine within a day or two. In fact, if you’re a LASIK patient, you’ll most likely be able to return to work the next morning after surgery!

Can I cry after LASIK?

It’s okay to cry after LASIK. Whether your eyes are watery or you happen to cry for an emotional reason, natural tears won’t harm the corneal flaps or hinder the healing process. Crying can actually help keep your eyes lubricated.

Can I take a bath after LASIK?

Dr. Mozayeni advises patients that it is okay to bathe or shower normally the day after your LASIK eye surgery. For the first week after your LASIK surgery, it’s important to keep water, soap, hair care products and/or washing liquids away from the eye. Do not rub your eyes while bathing.

Why is vision blurry after LASIK?

Dry Eyes: Creating the LASIK flap will temporarily disrupt nerves that supply the cornea. These nerves usually regenerate in the first 3-6 months after LASIK. During this time, the eyes tend to be dry and this can cause vision to be blurred or to fluctuate.

Can I run after LASIK?

After a LASIK recovery time of just two days, runners can resume their normal running routine, not even missing half a week of training or body conditioning.

Can you see LASIK?

You will be able to see, but you will experience fluctuating degrees of blurred vision during the rest of the procedure. The doctor will then lift the flap and fold it back on its hinge, and dry the exposed tissue. The laser will be positioned over your eye and you will be asked to stare at a light.

Can we do exercise after LASIK surgery?

You can restart simple exercises, like running and lifting light weights, after about two or three days following a laser eye LASIK surgery. Avoid strenuous or heavy workouts like lifting heavy weights as this may strain your eyes causing discomfort which may also worry you.

What should I expect before, during, and after LASIK surgery?

At the first postoperative visit, your doctor will remove the eye shield, test your vision, and examine your eye. Your doctor may give you one or more types of eye drops to take at home to help prevent infection and/or inflammation. You may also be advised to use artificial tears to help lubricate the eye.

When to start non-contact sports after LASIK?

You should wait one to three days following surgery before beginning any non-contact sports, depending on the amount of activity required, how you feel, and your doctor’s instructions.

When to use artificial tears after LASIK surgery?

This is why we recommend lubricating eye drops rather than water be used to lubricate your eyes. These artificial tears have a good salt balance and are soothing rather than irritating and potentially damaging like water. In the healing phases after LASIK (around 3-6 months), the corneal nerves are regenerating in the flap.

When to stop wearing contact lenses after LASIK?

If you wear contact lenses, it is a good idea to stop wearing them before your baseline evaluation and switch to wearing your glasses full-time. Contact lenses change the shape of your cornea for up to several weeks after you have stopped using them depending on the type of contact lenses you wear.