So this wedding season you have decided to get rid of your prescription glasses and to be free of any eye gear. LASIK eye surgery is a very safe procedure and takes less than 30 minutes. Once, you have made the decision you would have to undergo an eye examination by your ophthalmologist to check if you are fit to undergo the LASIK surgery. On getting the green flag and undergoing surgery certain things need to be followed. Here are the things that you need to be cautious about during the LASIK surgery recovery period.
1. Follow your surgeon’s advice
Listen to all the things your surgeon instructs you to follow. This will make your recovery period short and ensure successful healing.
2. Eye drops and medications should be taken as prescribed
Eye drops will be prescribed to you to provide lubrication to your eyes and medication to reduce pain and antibiotics to prevent any infection. All of them should be taken in a manner as they are prescribed.
3. Rest your eyes
No screen for 24-48 hours after the procedure and one should take off from work for some weeks. Eyes should be given complete rest from all electronic devices and any form of print media during the recovery period.
4. No shower, swimming pool, sauna, or steam rooms
Do not take shower for 24-48 hours post-surgery and after that take a bath instead of a shower. Swimming pools, saunas, and steam rooms should be avoided for three months post-surgery.
5. Wear UV- protection sunglasses
Post-surgery your eyes are very sensitive as they are dilated. So a UV- protection sunglass will protect your eyes from the bright light outdoors and indoors until your eyes recover.
6. No eye makeup or eye care products should be used
No eye makeup, lotions, or skin care products around your eyes should be used for up to 1-2 weeks after the procedure.
7. No intense physical activity
No physical activity such as any form of sports or intense exercise should be done at least for a few weeks post-surgery.
8. Don’t rub or touch your eyes
Any physical touching of your eyes should be avoided even when you feel any sensation in your eyes. Consult your doctor for any kind of discomfort you face.
9. Follow up with your eye doctor
You must go to all follow-up appointments scheduled by the doctor for the monitoring of the healing process to ensure that the healing is proceeding correctly. In case of any discomfort that arises before any scheduled appointment visit your ophthalmologist at that time.
Following all these safety measures will ensure that the recovery period is quick and no complications arise. LASIK is an advanced technology and needs expertise. When it is about eyes one can go for nothing less than the best. Nidhi eye and multispeciality hospital, Agra is one of the most trusted places to go for LASIK surgery and also for any eye issues. We at Nidhi eye hospital have experienced ophthalmologist for all your eye problems. Book an appointment with us today!