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How to take care of your eyes after the LASIK!

You can expect to have an overall idea of LASIK from this presentation, which includes the tips for faster healing after the surgery!!

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How to take care of your eyes after the LASIK!

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  1. TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES AFTER THE LASIK!

  2. INTRODUCTION Laser eye surgery/laser vision correction, commonly called LASIK OR Lasik is a treatment to correct myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism The surgery can help to reduce the need for contact lenses or glasses in patients by improving their vision ★ ★ ★ ★ ○

  3. An ophthalmologist performs the surgery with the benefit of lasers to reshape the cornea to improve visual acuity You can expect to have an overall idea of LASIK from this presentation, which includes the tips for faster healing after the surgery!! ★ ★ ★ ★

  4. What to expect after the LASIK ? After the LASIK there will be one final checkup before going home. Your eyes will be temporarily dry Patients usually describe their eyesight as if looking through water, steam or fog, immediately after the surgery! ★ ★ ★ ★

  5. You don't have to worry if your vision is blurry for a few hours, it is a sign of your eyes began to heal!! ★ ★ Your doctor will provide you with eye drops to use according to the instruction and goggles to wear while sleeping, to prevent rubbing your eyes. ★ ★

  6. Resuming the normal activities after Lasik! Driving You cannot drive on your own back home after the surgery Tips for faster healing. You will have an eye test after the surgery, on that day you can confirm whether you can drive immediately or not! ★ ★ ★ ★

  7. Showering It is perfectly all right to have a shower the same day after the surgery, but you ave to more careful! Avoid getting soap and water in your eyes for at least a week.! ★ ★ Returning to work Generally, you can get back to work within two or more days after the surgery but ensure to work in a clean environment. Do not let your eyes dry, use the prescribed eye drops. ★ ★

  8. It is best to wait for at least a week to wear makeup, else you can wear makeup but strictly avoid it getting in your eyes! Resume exercise, sports and hot tub swimming for at least a week ★ ★

  9. Tips for faster healing Limit your routine/daily activities for at least a week Limit activities require more strain like reading, TV and mobile watching etc. Also, avoid exercise. sports gardening and other activities that could shake the body and head ★ ★

  10. Avoid touching/rubbing your eyes This is very crucial, never rub your eyes for at least a week after the surgery. Wear goggles to avoid risks ★ ★ Never miss your followup appointments For most favourable long-term results, follow your doctor’s directions to the letter ★ ★

  11. Use the prescribed eye drops It is crucial that you apply the drops as instructed by your doctor Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly before applying the drops Stay in a clean environment and wear sunglasses while you are out or even indoor. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

  12. “It may take a few weeks to months to accomplish your full visual results. Most patients experience a radical improvement in their vision after the surgery…”

  13. REFERENCE ❏ ❏ GOOGLE ❏ https://lasikeyecaretips.weebly.com/ ❏ http://www.avantlasikspa.com/ ❏ ❏

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