Day After Treatment Activities
This is Provided as a General LASIK Guideline.
- After LASIK Eye Surgery, continue using antibiotic, steroid, and preservative-free artificial tears, as directed.
- When showering, do not let the water hit you directly in the face. It should hit you in the back of the head and then let it run over into your face. No soap or shampoo in the eyes.
- Do not rub eyes (below and above cheekbone) for 7 days.
- Attend post-operative evaluations at LasikPlus. These appointments are relatively brief, but important.
- Our doctor will test your vision, check the healing of the LASIK flap, thoroughly examine your eyes, and answer any questions your may have.
- Most people see well enough to drive to their first post-operative appointment. If you do not feel comfortable driving please ask someone to drive you.
- Reading, watching TV and computer work is acceptable, but remember to keep eyes well lubricated blink frequently.
- Restrict activities to light activities. Strenuous and contact sports must be avoided. With light exercise, keep sweat out of your eyes; a sweatband should be worn for the next 7 days.
- Avoid gardening, yard work, grass cutting, and dirty/dusty environments for at least 7 days.
- No lotions, creams or eye makeup (shadows, mascara, or eye pencil) for 7 days.
- Many of our patients tell us they were fine to return to work the day following their Laser Vision Surgery.
Contact LasikPlus immediately if you develop any unusual symptoms, if you
experience severe pain or the unlikely event of your vision begins to get worse: 1-800-334-2224.
