subject: Ways Telling You How To Recover From Lasik Eye Surgery Quickly [print this page] LASIK, as a modern eye surgery, is able to bring clear vision for patients suffering from eyesight problems immediately after the surgery, and it has been a popular one for vision correction. Usually, one can recovery from it quickly and uneventfully, however, if enough cares are not paid attention to, certain risks exist. Usually as long as you take precautions recommended by your eye doctor, little needs to be worried about.
Dry eye is a common complication one would has after the LASIK surgery, for tear production is affected then. In case of eye infection, one is advised to use artificial tear drops occasionally, so as to keep eyes moist, or one would always want to rub their eyes for the sake of producing tear. Rubbing can be referred as a forbidden behaviour for one who has just had an eye surgery, because during the first week or two when eyes are in healing process, it can easily scratch the cornea or even cause the corneal flap detached. The most serious consequence is severer eye infection, which would contribute to the loss of sight.
Following the doctor's advices is important. The doctor will prescribe certain medications for one to apply during the first four hours after the Lasik surgery, and one will be asked to take them every 15 minutes. Steroids are the main elements in those medications which is thought to be able to promote healing and prevent infection.
Time for reading should be cut off after the surgery, so that eyes would have enough time to have a rest and then eye strain, headache and similar symptoms can be minimized.
Be careful enough when you participate activities in daily life. Avoid any dusty areas, grass clipping, hair and other debris entering into eyes. Avoid soap and shampoo entering into eyes when you take a shower. During the healing period, swimming is not advisable, so are any strenuous exercises or sports activities. It's of great importance for you to protect your eyes in any environment.
What's more, during the healing period, your eyes may be rather sensitive to light, especially strong light, therefore, you are recommended to wear sunglasses when you go outside.
Although complications after LASIK eye surgery happen rarely, they do occur sometimes, so you should try your best to keep away from them. When noticing any problems, go for your eye doctor immediately in case of serious consequences.
