Undergoing laser eye surgery is a big decision, and it's important to know what to expect after the procedure. Generally, the most significant pain sensations after LASIK surgery will only last a couple of hours. After this, you may experience mild discomfort such as an itchy or burning sensation for up to five hours. You may also need to take over-the-counter pain relievers to ease any discomfort.
It's best to avoid all screens and any activity such as reading for about 12 hours or until the day after surgery. Your doctor will give you instructions on what and how much medication you can take to relieve your pain. You'll need 3 to 4 hours of sleep after surgery, and it's important to protect your eyes with sunglasses with 100 percent UV protection during the first few weeks of your LASIK recovery. This will prevent the patient from accidentally rubbing their eyes after surgery and will also prevent other types of accidental contact.
Laser eye surgery remodels the surface of the eye to correct vision problems such as myopia, astigmatism or farsightedness. FemtoLASIK is a type of LASIK surgery that involves remodeling the cornea with a laser. Steven Trokel and his universities performed the first photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) laser eye surgery in Berlin. Surgery will reduce regular tear production and eye moisture until the nerves heal, so you may experience dry eye attacks as you recover simply as a result of the surgery and the way it is done.
If you're considering laser eye surgery, it's important to understand what to expect after the procedure so that you can plan accordingly and ensure a successful recovery.
