Post Lasik – After the surgical operation is Over
Patient care for post Lasik surgical operation can involve many things. But for some patients there is a itsybitsy burning feeling and others have the sensation that there is a foreign object in their eye. These are general reactions. Remember that the eye just had a flap cut in it and the lens itself was reshaped. Above all things not to do is what instinct tells you to do, do not rub your eye. The flap has been reattached but will need time to completely heal. During this time if it is dislodged by a someone rubbing their eye, further surgical operation will be needed to reattach it.
Other things a sick person is likely to encounter are that halos might appear colse to lights or starburst occur. Sensitivity to light should also be expected. Some patients feel a mild pain which can be treated with aspirin or any other mild pain reliever. The white part of the eye will more than likely be red or blood shot. All of these symptoms will go away in a few days.
After surgical operation it is recommended that a sick person stay at home and rest until the above stated symptoms go away or are reduced. The watering of the eyes should be expected During this time and will help in the medical process.
Things that should be avoided after surgical operation are high winds or windy conditions that could dry the eye socket out. This could dislodge the flap or irritate the eye. There should be no heavy sense or activities of any kind During the first three to five days. For the first 2 to 4 weeks no lotions or creams should be applied near the eyes. For ladies this means any type of makeup including but not itsybitsy to eye shadow, eye liner, mascara or any facial powder. Swimming should also be avoided During the first month after eye surgery.
Most patient’s eye vision stabilize in the first month, but have been known to last up to six months. If you have any worries, consult with your eye doctor, but rest is the best treatment for post Lasik surgery.
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