subject: Tips to Follow Before Undergoing LASIK Eye Surgery [print this page] Tips to Follow Before Undergoing LASIK Eye Surgery
Tip 1: Discontinue putting on the usual contact lenses or eyeglasses at least a week earlier before you go undergo surgery. It allows your cornea regaining adequate time for reverting to original form. Bear in mind that the cornea's shape assures success of the surgery. Before the actual operation, it is advisable that you stop putting on soft contact lenses before two weeks, gas-permeable lenses before three weeks and hard contact lenses before four weeks.
Tip 2: Always be interactive and truthful to your eye surgeon all through the consultation. You may share with the surgeon your eye condition whenever you meet your doctor for eye check ups. If you are allergic to certain medications, then let the doctor know about the same. This will help the doctor to prevent complications, which might arise during the surgery.
Tip 3: Know from your surgeon about the advantages and risks associated with LASIK eye surgery. By doing this, you are bound to get a preview of all those possible things, which may take place both before and after the surgery. Having this information beforehand prepares you better for the operation. Moreover, it might lessen your fear.
Tip 4: It is recommended that you avoid the use of lotions, scented perfumes and creams as well as make-ups one day before the surgery. This is for prevention of any infection in your eyes. Cosmetic products contain chemicals that may lead to infection in your eyes while the surgery is on. Hence, it is better to keep such things at bay one day before the operation.
Tip 5: You may ask any family person or friend to assist you pre and post operation by staying with you. Chances are that while on the way to the operation theater for lasik eye surgery, you might meet with an accident if your vision turns blurred. This may happen due to not putting on usual contact lenses. Hence, always seek someone's help for reaching the clinic and for returning home safely.
