LASIK surgery is a popular procedure that can help improve your vision. After the surgery, it's important to follow the recommended activity program to ensure a successful recovery. Here are some of the activities you should and shouldn't do after LASIK surgery. Always avoid rubbing your eyes and staring without lubricating them.
You should also avoid watching TV, reading, showering, and consuming alcohol. It's best to wait at least one to two weeks before using creams or lotions around your eyes. Swimming should be avoided for at least two weeks after the surgery. For the first 24 to 48 hours after the surgery, you should turn off your phone, tablet, and TV and stay away from the computer.
Video screens can strain your eyes and cause them to dry out. Even after this waiting period, you may need to use lubricating eye drops for a short time until your eyes are fully healed. You will have a follow-up visit the day after surgery and additional follow-ups at 3-4 weeks and 6 months. These appointments oversee the healing process to ensure that it is developing properly.
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