Lasik surgery is required to conduct reshaping of the corneas, towards correction of the refractive errors. And during this procedure, the flaps are lifted slightly and reshaping is done through laser. After the correction is attempted, flap is sealed. Hence, proper care has to be taken to protect the eyes to heal properly and prevent any possible infection and damage. It would not be difficult when the patient knows and considers the following post-operative guidelines.
- Don’t read more. Reading can dry your eyes, since the rate of blinking gets reduced in this process. Instead your can prefer audio book, such as Amazon kindle.
- Never forget to wear sunglasses to protect the eyes both from the sun as well as the dust and debris in the environment
- Avoid any of risky activities. Not only simple activities like working in the garden, but also any of outdoor or indoor activities that may cause nasty complications to the eye must be avoided. In a nutshell, it is important to stay indoors and stay calm, listening to music or sleep.
- Avoid any eye makeup. Makeup should be avoided during the healing or recovery period after the Lasik surgery for three reasons. The first reason is the dust or any makeup particles disturbing the structure of the flap and cornea and the second reason is unwanted pressure over the eyes and eyelids. The third reason is that eyes are more susceptible to the bacteria and infection, from the makeup products. Even after the recovery period, ensure that new makeup kit is used for the eye makeup.
- Avoid hot tubs and swimming. The reason is both are veritable parties of bacteria. To prevent any contact of bacteria and development of infection, avoid both swimming and hot tubs.
- Avoid Smoking and Boozing. Smoke should be refrained for longer period even after the recovery, since the smoke comes from it can easily and quickly irritate the eyes. Alcohol consumption must be avoided for majorly preventing dehydration of the body and so dehydration of the eyes.
- Don’t wash your hair till day after the surgery.
- Don’t drive immediately. Though ideally and technically, one would get the capability of eyesight for legal driving, it is not advisable to drive on the same day of the surgery. So, wait for 24 hours, before you steer your car.
- Protect your eyes consciously, without rubbing or pressurizing the eyes. It is advisable to wear eye shied, when you go to bed, to prevent rubbing eyes, while sleeping.
- Avoid saunas, whirlpools, lakes or lakes for 3 weeks after the surgery.
- For any kind of regular activities, wait for four days to one week at least, until you confirm yourself that you are comfortable performing any day to day task.
- Be in a tidy environment for at least two weeks after the procedure.
So, no matter it is a regular intake of food or liquids or daily activities done, make sure that you do them consciously after ensuring that the food, drink or activity does not harm the eyes after Lasik eye surgery.
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