For this reason, we urge patients to wear protective shields at night to prevent such issues. We recommend wearing shields while sleeping for one week. Patients should also use caution when they dab their eyes.
Use a clean tissue and avoid putting any pressure on the eye. The PRK procedure only involves one step — and there is no corneal flap created. However, there is a protective contact lens placed over the surface of the eye.
This contact lens serves as a bandage for the first five days and is meant to be undisturbed. So for this reason, we recommend eye shields for PRK patients at least until the protective contact lenses are removed. Wearing your protective shields properly is one of the most important steps for a successful recovery. Here are a few more recommendations that can aid in your healing:.
Have you recently undergone vision correction surgery? At our Oklahoma laser and cataract center, we take every precaution to ensure that patients undergo the safest and most satisfying procedures possible.
LASIK surgery already offers relatively low rates of infection and complications when compared to other surgeries, but with the right surgical techniques and post-operative care, patients can further minimize any potential risk factors. After LASIK, patients can improve their recovery by wearing special goggles prescribed by their eye doctor. These goggles provide protection against multiple environmental risks, and are an important factor in the healing process.
In order to better understand the importance of LASIK goggles and how they should be worn, refer to the following guidelines and information. LASIK goggles comprise thin pieces of plastic, which are to be worn over the eyes following surgery.
The goggles are fitted with foam on the inside, providing comfort to the patient, and are worn via a thin elastic band. By wearing the goggles immediately after surgery, the eyes can be protected against injury, irritation, and infection. By wearing your goggles for the instructed time, you can help your eyes heal more efficiently and safely. Benefits include:. In most cases, patients are advised to wear their LASIK goggles immediately after surgery and throughout the following day.
At this time, you can also discuss with your LASIK surgeon any post-op symptoms you are experiencing. Even though you may feel your vision is great, it is important to have your corneas examined by the LASIK surgeon who can easily detect any issues even before they arise. At Providence Eye, Dr. Mozayeni and Dr. Nunnery make it a priority to meet with every LASIK patient to ensure the eye surgery has provided them with clearer, higher-quality vision. Your vision will likely be great, and you will be anxious to get back to your normal routine.
However, it is important to remember that your corneas are healing, and they need to be cared for. For this reason, there are some things you need to avoid:. Anxious to start working out and exercising with your new vision?
No problem! Nunnery tell their patients after about two days you can begin your normal exercise routine, but you should wear special eye protection with racquet sports and be extra cautious with your eyes when playing contact sports or sports with a ball. Protecting the corneal flap immediately after your eye surgery is extremely important. On the day of your LASIK surgery patients should not apply eye makeup and continue to not wear eye make up for one week afterward.
If applying lotion avoid the eye area and use light strokes. Putting on eye makeup or applying lotions around the eye increases the chances of getting those materials in the eye.
This could increase inflammation and possibly cause pain, infection or post-op complications. A good way to stay moisturized is to drink lots of water. This should help the areas around your eyes stay nice and hydrated!
As difficult as it may be, fight the urge to jump in the pool or unwind in the hot tub. Chlorinated water irritates the eyes and has the potential to cause post-op issues. This is true for all bodies of water: pools, hot tubs, ocean, lakes or ponds. Protecting your corneas and preventing infection is the reason for these instructions.
Although you should see well the day after your procedure, it is possible and normal for your vision to be a bit blurry or hazy for one to two weeks. The higher your original prescription, the longer it will take for your vision to clear during your LASIK surgery recovery time.
It is important to understand your reshaped corneas must stabilize completely before your new, clear vision is stabilized.
This means symptoms such as glare, haloes and difficulty driving after sunset may occur for the first days, week or sometimes a couple of months after LASIK eye surgery. Always communicate clearly to your LASIK surgeon what you are experiencing, even if you think it is minor.
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