LASIK Post-Op Treatment
LASIK post-op treatment allows the doctor to monitor the patient’s
progress as vision stabilizes. During the LASIK post-op period,
patients will need to follow a specific routine, including returning
to the doctor for LASIK post-op examinations.
Following the LASIK surgery, the eyes are usually sensitive and need
time to heal. LASIK post-op instructions often advise patients to get
enough rest and to use any prescribed medications for LASIK post-op
discomfort. A variety of treatments may be given to patients in the
LASIK post-op period, including steroid drops to aid healing, moisturizing
drops, and antibiotics to prevent infection. During LASIK post-op, patients
usually wear protective eye shields to prevent them from rubbing their
eyes. Usually, the LASIK post-op shields are worn for the first few
hours following surgery, and then nightly until LASIK post-op healing
is done, normally within a few weeks of surgery. Among various problems
reported during LASIK post-op are dry eyes, discomfort, flap migration,
slow healing, blurry vision, and light sensitivity. Almost all LASIK
post-op problems are temporary, and many clear up on their own, although
a small number of LASIK post-op issues need specific treatment and others
result in permanent damage.
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