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FAQ's
Post-Operative Instructions
THE DAY
of your procedure
- This
should be a day of rest. No strenuous activity.
- Your
vision will become progressively clearer over the first 24
hours. However, visual improvement also depends on the
particular refractive procedure you had done. (This will be
discussed with you in office.)
- You may
experience some slight foreign body sensation and/or sensitivity
to light. Generally no significant discomfort is associated is
LASIK, but PRK may be slightly more uncomfortable. (This will
be discussed with you in office.)
- Be very
careful about activities where your eye may be poked, rubbed or
touched. Do NOT play with children on this day!
- Avoid
rubbing your eyes. Instead, use lubricant eye drops to soothe
irritation.
- Avoid
staring without lubricating (blinking) the eyes. (For example,
you may watch T.V. or read, but make sure you are not sitting
directly under a ceiling fan or vent, and make sure you blink
regularly to prevent drying out. Lubricating eye drops are also
very helpful.)
24 HOURS
after your procedure
- Take a
bath instead of a shower. Avoid any soap or water in the eyes.
- Only light
activity is advised. No strenuous activity.
- Driving
short distances may be permitted as long as the one-day
follow-up examination has confirmed adequate vision.
- Flying in
an airplane is permitted as long as you maintain generous eye
lubrication by using drops. Airplane cabins are very dry.
48 HOURS
after your procedure
- Normal
driving may be resumed if the follow-up examination
confirmed adequate vision.
- You may
take a shower, but be careful to avoid water or soap in the
eyes.
- You may
apply facial make-up, but NO eye make-up.
- Returning
to work (non-strenuous activity) is allowed.
- Using
computers is allowed as long as you maintain good eye
lubrication.
72
HOURS after your procedure
- You may
return to a gentle exercise schedule, such as treadmill,
walking, stairmaster, etc.
- Be careful
playing with children!
- Alcohol
consumption may be resumed.
ONE
WEEK after your procedure:
- You may
now apply eye make-up as desired (if applicable).
- You may
resume usual exercise, such as jogging, rollerblading, relaxed
bicycling, playing golf or lifting weights.
THREE
MONTHS after your procedure
- You may
proceed (with caution!) with activities such as water skiing,
wind surfing, surfing, etc. However, keep in mind that these
activities have a high risk of water being forced into the eye.
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