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Published : June 08, 2009 |
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Once you have decided to undergo LASIK to correct
your vision, you may have some concerns about what to expect afterwards. This
brief, painless vision correction surgery has allowed millions to enjoy improved
vision almost immediately with minimal discomfort. No wonder LASIK is one of the
most popular vision correction procedures performed today.
Your LASIK
surgeon will give you printed instructions for how to care for yourself during
recovery. There will be a follow-up visit the next day and another one in a
week's time. There will be more, at lengthening intervals for perhaps a full
year.
Immediate Recovery
Immediately following LASIK, you will be
asked to wear a protective eye shield for a few nights. It ensures that you do
not inadvertently scratch or otherwise harm your healing cornea. Be very careful
not to rub your eyes, even though you may feel slight irritation. Moistening eye
drops will be prescribed and you should wear dark sunglasses to manage temporary
light sensitivity.
Your eye doctor will recommend that you sleep for
several hours after returning home. When you awaken, any slight post-operative
pain will have lessened and your vision will have already improved. Many people
like to take the day off to rest.
• For the first 24-48 hours after
surgery, avoid tasks requiring close up vision, such as reading or using the
computer.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
• For the first week, avoid
spraying water directly into your face. Taking a bath instead of a shower and
using a washcloth on your face is recommended.
• Avoid rubbing your
eyes.
• Do not wear eye makeup until your eye surgeon gives permission.
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Avoid spending time in smoky or dusty environments.
Longer-Term
Recovery
Most people can go back to work and other activities the day after
surgery with very little, if any, discomfort. Some people experience blurry
vision the first few days. This is normal and temporary. Several months will
pass before your final vision stabilizes.
Regularly scheduled follow-up
visits with your eye doctor will ensure the ongoing health of your eyes and an
excellent outcome for your LASIK procedure. Long-term complications from LASIK
are rare.
In San Francisco, Oakland & San Jose, California, The Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley and leading
ophthalmology expert Dr. Gary Kawesch offer Custom LASIK to enable you to enjoy
vastly improved vision.
Source: The Laser Eye Center of Silicon
Valley
Website: http://www.lasikdocs.com
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