Go For Laser Eye Surgery
If you have eye defects and it’s giving you concerns, you need laser eye surgery; a safe and effective procedure at Optimal Vision. But to recover smoothly after the surgery, here are some things you should know:
Wear protective glasses
Due to the increased sensitivity of your eyes after surgery, it is recommended that you use protective glasses to shield your eyes from harmful UV rays, dust, and other wind particles. This will prevent infection and keep your eyes safe.
Avoid makeup
Kindly stay away from eye makeup for a week after laser treatment to reduce the risk of irritation or infection.
Rub your eyes? No!
Fight the urge to rub your eyes though they may be itchy day and night. This is crucial, especially in the first week after eye surgery and for patients on LASIK. Those who had SMILE may not be greatly affected, but rubbing your eyes can cause complications and disrupt the efficacy of treatment. To help with the itching, your doctor will give you eye drops to lubricate your eyes, and protective sunglasses as well.
Follow your eye drop prescription
After surgery, you’ll be given a series of eye drops to alleviate itchy eyes. Ensure you follow the administration routine diligently. Most importantly, wash your hands thoroughly before applying the eye drops to reduce the chances of infection. Infection can be very severe if not properly managed!
Be mindful of your surrounding
As part of a good recovery plan, it is smart to avoid areas with potentially dangerous particles that can perturb your eyes. Stay away from environments that are dusty, smoky, or saturated with chemical vapour. This includes but not limited to, darkrooms, science labs, printing shops, and smoky kitchens.
If you’re a smoker, make an effort to quit for a week following laser eye surgery. Use your protective sunglasses to protect your eyes from smoke when smoking. To avoid itchy eyes, things that will dry out your eyes like air conditioning should be avoided, otherwise, lubricate your eyes regularly.
Don’t indulge in strenuous physical activities
Activities that will stress your body and cause you to sweat should be avoided after eye surgery. You wouldn’t want your sweat to drip into and infect your eyes! Accident from contact sport can disturb your recovery process.
How long before you resume physical activity depends on the type of laser eye surgery you choose. LASIK patients should quit swimming and contact sport for 2 weeks. SMILE patients should wait for a minimum of 1 week before engaging in physical activities. Prices for these treatment options differ. See us for laser eye surgery London prices.
Reduce your screen time
Your eyes need to be relaxed after laser eye surgery. Watching TV, playing with your phone, or working with a computer may not be harmful but requires so much eye energy. So, limiting these activities will keep your cornea comfortable and stress-free.
Avoid water-based activities
In as much as you should avoid strenuous physical activities, you should ensure you take note of water-related activities as well. This is important to avoid getting infected with particles present in fresh and saltwater, and chemical from chlorinated water. Resuming water-related activities too soon after eye treatment may cause irritation, redness, and infection! It can also slow down your recovery. So, it is good you wait for a week after surgery before swimming in water bodies.
Be careful when showering
The fact that you can bathe yourself after an eye operation is great. However, care has to be taken to ensure bathing products like soap and body wash do not get into your eyes.
Don’t shower; instead, bath to avoid this risk. It’s mandatory you adhere to this precaution 5 days after your treatment.
Rest! Rest! Rest!
Your body’s self-healing takes place during sleep. Get enough sleep to recover quickly and heal your eyes.
Post-surgery recovery is key
The procedure for laser eye surgery may be simple, but recovery is crucial. The basic tips are essential although it may differ from person to person. Follow them strictly!
For more information about laser eye surgery in London, consult our doctors for best recovery tips.
