After Lasik Eye Surgery - 5 Things to Avoid

What you do after lasik eye surgery is just as important as the action you took before the operation.

You’ve probably been a good patient.

You investigated the procedure and checked out the surgeons and clinics in your area.   Then you made an informed choice.

You followed all the pre-operation instructions to the letter, and the procedure went well.

Now make sure that you follow the post-operation instructions.

Do not drive.

Your Lasik surgeon will almost certainly tell you not to drive for a while after Lasik eye surgery.

The way you heal will decide how soon you can get back behind the wheel.  Most Lasik patients are allowed to drive short distances as soon as 48 hours after the procedure.

If you have problems with low-light vision, you may need to limit your night time driving for a while.

It’s quite common for Lasik patients to experience some sensitivity to light.  If you do, wear sunglasses when driving during the day.

You may need to miss work for up to four days after lasik eye surgery. It depends on what you do.  You certaintly need to let your eye(s) rest for some time to allow healing to take place.

Don't miss post-operative appointments.

Your Lasik surgeon will suggest that you make appointments for post-operation exams to check the healing of the eye. 

A common schedule is one week, one month and three months after surgery. It is very important to keep these appointments.   Your eye specialist will want to assess the healing after surgery.

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