Lasik
LASIK is one of the most modern techniques for treating the majority of vision problems. It uses lasers to make a cut in the cornea, and then to treat some of the tissues underneath it. The cornea is restored to its normal position as a reduction of its thickness or increased as needed, thus eliminating the use of eyeglasses and contact lenses , And enables better visibility.
Tips after LASIK
The person undergoing LASIK has several side effects during the first period of the operation. Therefore, we offer some tips that should be followed after the procedure:
- It is preferable to use a protective mask to remove dust and the like from the eye.
- Do not bring anything from the eye to the water in the first three days, and to clean the face wipe with cotton wet with water.
- Moisturizing drops should be used for the eye, which is artificial tears, where the eye suffers from dehydration during the first days after the operation and gradually decreases. Therefore, the drop should be continued for one month.
- The use of medical sunglasses after surgery, to reduce the light coming to the eye, as it becomes more sensitive to him, and over the days disappear this sensitivity, but be aware of driving without sunglasses, and generally advised to avoid the lights during the first week, and stay in a room with lighting Light.
- Do not approach a heat source such as steam or oven during the first two weeks.
- It is recommended to sleep and relax at home during the first day.
- When you feel pain in the eye – which is rare – you can take one of the types of mild painkillers.
- It is absolutely forbidden to rub the eye after the operation for at least three months, because the corneal wound is not fully lubricated, and the eye scrub causes the process to relapse. Despite the feeling of improvement and clarity of vision, this does not mean that the cornea has returned to normal. Doctor to confirm the healing of the wound, which may require an additional three months.
- Refrain from putting any kind of make-up in the eye, or around, and also includes creams on the face, especially those that cause eye irritation such as some types of sunscreen creams.
- Use an antibiotic in the form of drops to the eye, to avoid any inflammation.
- Refrain from exercising, especially swimming, diving, for a whole month, and some fine sports such as walking.
- Drink plenty of fluids to provide moisturizing of the eye from the inside, as well as foods containing vitamin C; to speed up wound healing.
- If you feel pain, burning, or foggy vision after a week, you should see your doctor to check your eye condition.