LASIK is a painless eye correction procedure that takes 10-15 minutes per eye. Though the surgery is over, a bigger responsibility is in line with regards to the aftercare.
No matter how successful the surgery was, things might go wrong if effective after-care is not taken.
Here some tips that will ensure that you take the right after care
1) Always make sure that you keep up the appointments of follow-up. Once LASIK is done the doctor constantly needs to check the eyes immediately the next day, then after 1week, then after 1 month and later after 3 months to see the rate of recovery.
2) Take the eye drops that the doctor has prescribed, do not forget to take them at any cost as these drops help protect the eye against infection.
3) Do not wash your face with soap post three days after the surgery. Ladies make sure you don’t use any form of eye make up or facial make up for 3 weeks after the surgery.
4) Also avoid swimming and hot baths for a month.
5) Do not engage in rough activities where the eye is likely to be injured, be very careful.
6) Wear on the nightcaps when you go to bed, as they will protect the eyes from any form of unintentional injury.
7) Most importantly “AVOID RUBBING YOUR EYES”.
8) Wear on your goggles when you go out in the sun or bright light.
9) Give your eyes complete rest at least for a day; avoid looking at the computer and TV for three days at least.
10) Do not let sweat or dust enter your eyes.
These precautionary measures will greatly help you make LASIK a great success. Both the doctor and you are responsible for the success of the surgery, so make sure you do your best.
