• LASER VISION CORRECTION
  • ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?
  • PROCEDURE INFORMATION
    • CUSTOM LASIK INFORMATION
    • BLADELESS LASIK
    • PRE -OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
    • DAY OF SURGERY INFORMATION
    • POST -OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
  • LOCATIONS
  • PRICING
  • FAQ
  • ENHANCEMENT WARRANTIES
    • TRUVISION ENHANCEMENT WARRANTY
• CONTACT LENSES

POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SURGERY

Go home and rest. If you are uncomfortable, take two 200mg tablets of Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil). You may take one or two tablets every four to six hours as needed for pain.
DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES!

GENERAL CLEANLINESS

Do not get anything in your eye(s) for the first three days other than your eye drops. Avoid eye makeup for at least three days. Resume makeup with new products. Soap and water may be used on the face, but avoid getting soapy water in your eyes.
DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES!

FIRST DAY AFTER SURGERY

You will return to see your doctor one day after surgery. Your eye(s) may be somewhat sore and your vision may be slightly blurry and your eyes may feel dry. These symptoms should improve in time. The redness and irritation will subside in one or two days. This condition can last from 2-3 days to months. You should use eye drops if your eyes feel dry. If you have severe pain, loss of vision, or discharge other than tearing, call your doctor.

EYE DROPS

You will be using eye drops four times a day for one week following surgery. The drops may sting on instillation. Wash your hands before instilling drops and do not touch the dropper bottle to your eye(s).

THE FOLLOWING DAYS

Expect your vision to fluctuate during the first week following surgery. You may experience dimming of your vision in the evenings or light sensitivity. These symptoms and any discomfort you may have will grow less each day. Get plenty of rest.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Avoid contact or racquet sports for one month following surgery. After this time it is recommended that you wear protective eye wear while playing contact or racquet sports. Avoid swimming, hot tubs, saunas or any other contact with possibly contaminated water for two weeks after surgery. You may resume jogging, weight lifting, or aerobics one day after surgery, but do not increase your level of exercise for two weeks.
DO NOT RUB YOUR EYES!