Lasik eye surgery or Laser Assisted In-Situ Keratomileusis is the newest and most successful surgery that utilizes a laser to reshape the cornea and improve vision. LASIK is used as an alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses by many patients nowadays. Lasik surgery is safe and recovery is quick. The surgery lasts for around 15 minutes in most cases and the patient's experience improved vision immediately. However, in some cases, patients require 6 months to stabilize their vision. Although, risks found after surgery are minimal, but patients are advised to take care of their eyes after surgery to avoid any complications later.



The following instructions are suggested to be followed by the patients after undergoing their eye surgery:

?Consult your doctor after the surgery to make sure that healing is done properly.

?The doctor may advise you to keep your eyes closed and relax them to avoid any pain. Once you wake up, you will notice improved vision.

?Do not rub or touch your eyes for at least one week as rubbing your eyes may cause irritation and cause complication to your eyes. Rubbing of eyes may damage the corneal flap which is already sensitive after the surgery.

?It is advisable to wear protective covering over the affected eye. You may be asked to wear dark shades or protective patch over the eye to avoid the risk of dust, air-borne germs infecting your eye.

?Your doctor may ask you to take some anti-inflammatory medicine or antibiotic for proper recovery of the eyes. It is important that the medication prescribed by the doctor be followed dutifully.

?Avoid taking showers after surgery. Just take baths and do not use spraying or any fluid directly to your eyes. Stay away from windy dusts and debris as possible as you can as this may aggravate your eye complications. Avoid swimming for 3 weeks following the surgery and then only when using eye protection until your eyes heal completely.

?Avoid reading, watching television, working in front of computer and bright lights after the eye surgery. This may cause strain to the eyes and intensify the problem leading to headaches also.

?Dry eye is a common symptom found after Lasik eye surgery. Consult your doctor if dry eyes persist for long time. Your doctor may give you eye drops which you have to use to avoid any risk.

?It is essential to visit your doctor post the surgery even if your eyes are completed healed. The doctor needs to monitor your progress closely to make sure that your eyes are healing properly. Do not miss your appointment with your doctor.

?Do not apply any eye makeup for at least one week after the surgery. Simply keep your eyes clean from any outside substance.