1. Ways to Ease Discomfort
During Lasik eye surgery, discomfort is minimal due to the numbing drops that are put in. However, once those drops wear off, you may feel some pain or irritation in your eyes. You can apply eyedrops to deal with any discomfort caused by dryness. Some doctors prescribe antibiotics to prevent an infection from developing. Everyone reacts slightly differently to the procedure. If swelling is a problem, you can take anti-inflammatory medication.
2. Restrictions During Recovery
Immediately after having Lasik eye surgery and for 2 days afterward, you should avoid doing strenuous physical activity. Follow your postsurgery instructions regarding the time frame for resuming strenuous exercise. Physicians may vary on which activities you should restrict. However, while you are recovering from eye surgery, you may be at a higher risk for damaging your eyes. Many doctors instruct their patients to avoid contact sports for several weeks to reduce the chance of injuring the eyes while they heal.
3. Protect the Eyes
While your eyes are healing, it's essential to protect them from irritation, which will help you to recover faster. Doctors often recommend using an eye mask while sleeping. It's common to rub your eyes in your sleep without even realizing it, and this can cause irritation. Using an eye mask helps prevent rubbing in your sleep. You may be told to avoid swimming, hot tub use or other water sports for a month or two after having Lasik eye surgery. While it's fine to take a shower and get small amounts of water in your eyes, the chlorine and other chemicals from the pool can irritate your eyes. Salt water from the ocean may also irritate.
4. Recognize Complications
Lasik eye surgery is considered very safe and rarely results in complications. However, there is always a chance something can go wrong. It's important to spot a problem early to prevent permanent damage to the eye. One complication is infection. Follow all instructions to reduce the risk of infection, such as not wearing eye makeup for a few days. Watch for signs of infection, such as watery eyes, itching and eye discharge, and seek prompt medical attention.
5. Vision Will Stabilize in Time
An overcorrection or undercorrection of vision can also be a result of surgery. If you notice vision changes that may indicate overcorrection or undercorrection has occurred, see your doctor, who may suggest that you get your eyes checked again in a few weeks. Often the changes in vision are temporary. It can take your vision a few weeks to stabilize after surgery.
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