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Precautions to be followed after laser eye surgery
Posted in LASIK Surgery on April 1, 2010
LASIK is today one of the most popular surgery treatments for treating vision related issues. The vast majority of consumers have witnessed positive results post-surgery. The success rate of LASIK surgeries has contributed to the popularity of this surgery.
It is a known fact that LASIK patients recover at a much faster rate compared to the other eye surgery methods. It ensures that the patients resume to their daily chores as soon as possible.
The main reason behind this success ratio is due to the incorporation of a special type of laser. The laser does not cause any pain and ensures that it provides the desired results without causing any side-effects. The laser used in LASIK targets the tissue in the innermost part of the stroma. In this surgery method, the surrounding tissues remain untouched. Therefore, healing requires less time.
Usually, recovery takes around 48 hours. The patients should be careful for the first two days to obtain the desired results.
Listed below are some of the precautionary steps that should be followed for complete recovery:
- Use special goggles for the first week after surgery
- Avoid touching the eyes
- Do not itch or rub the eyes for at least the first 7 days
- Rinse your eyes twice a day
- Avoid rigorous exercises
- Do not lift heavy objects for the first two weeks
