People who are dependent on glasses or contact lenses undergo Lasik surgery for many reasons: for example, for those who work in a very fast-paced environment, it is a great help not to use these “unnecessary” and “disruptive” tools. The idea of improving your vision after surgery is another good reason to undergo surgery. Many patients have successfully undergone Lasik in the past. However, to get the best possible outcome from your surgery, there are some guidelines you should follow.
First of all, before you decide to have the surgery, your ophthalmologist is supposed to have done a complete eye exam. You should also know everything about your previous eye conditions, as this information is crucial in determining your eligibility for surgery. In fact, there are things that could decide your eligibility for surgery. Therefore, before undergoing Lasik surgery, you must ensure that you follow the pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
Shortly before surgery, your eye doctor will discuss additional issues with you to make sure you understand these instructions. They will also explain these post-operative instructions to you. For example, based on these recommendations, you may be asked not to drive your car, go to work for several days after surgery, meet regularly with your eye care professional after surgery to check that everything is going well. Well, don’t wear makeup, touch your eyes, or take a break.
The Lasik surgeon will tell you that it is forbidden to drive your car shortly after surgery. The duration of this period usually depends on the healing time of the eyes of him. Some patients are asked to drive again at least two days after the operation and this is not for long distance. For those who have night vision problems, they should definitely reduce night driving for a few days after surgery. For those who have high sensitivity to light, it is highly recommended that you wear sunglasses when driving during the day. Remember that you may have to miss some days of work, so you should tell your employer right away. All this ensures that your eyes receive the necessary rest for the healing process.
Another thing not to do is completely forget about your post-op meeting with your eye care professional. These meetings are designed to make sure the healing process is going well and are supposed to take place a week, a month, or up to three months after surgery. Of course, you should book these meetings before the actual surgery is supposed to take place. These meetings are crucial to the healing process.
Another common mistake is the use of makeup. Makeup of any kind is strongly discouraged. These include lipstick and facial lotions. You are also required to not wear makeup for at least three days before or after the day of surgery. Some Lasik surgeons will even advise you not to wear makeup for two days after surgery. Of course, after that period, you can use makeup again, but not those that are applied to the eyes. You should check with your Lasik surgeon when you are supposed to wear eye makeup. This can be about a week after surgery or even longer, depending on your surgeon. It is important to follow these rules because you can get an eye infection, otherwise, even worse, you can damage your eyes, so be careful. Finally, you should not use any soap or lotion for a couple of days after surgery.
Your surgery will also recommend that you not touch your eyes for any reason except eye drops. It is strictly prohibited to use anything that goes into the eye area. Some patients will even be given eye shields to cover their eyes when they sleep. These protectors are designed to prevent rubbing or punctures when sleeping. You can increase the risk of infection by touching your eyes. These can slow down or even damage the healing process.
You should not exercise for less than two days after Lasik surgery. When you go to resume these sports activities you must be very careful. Indoor activities are allowed one day after surgery, while outdoor activities require eye protection. General activities like reading, working on the computer, watching TV are usually allowed one day after surgery, but you must use eye drops. Other activities such as playing with children, having sex and sunbathing are allowed after three days as long as you take proper care. Physical activities like jogging, fighting are allowed after one week. Extreme activities require permission from your Lasik surgeon and are generally allowed three months after surgery.