Medically Reviewed by: Edward C. Wade, M.D., F.A.C.S.
LASIK Recovery Info
Immediately after LASIK surgery go home and rest. If you are uncomfortable, you can take 2 Advil or 2 Tylenol. Begin using your drops when you arrive home (as directed). You will be more comfortable with your eyes closed, but it’s okay to peek. Don’t worry if your eyes are tearing, this is a natural response and the tears are soothing and aid the healing of your eyes. Do Not Rub Your Eyes!
Expect your vision to fluctuate during the 2-3 weeks following surgery. You may experience dimming of your vision in the evening or light sensitivity or glare. These symptoms and any discomfort you may have will grow less each day. Get plenty of rest.
Do no get anything in your eyes for the first three days. Avoid eye makeup, gardening and dusty, dirty environments for one week. You may wash your face, shower and shampoo your hair 24 hours after your procedure, but keep your eyes closed so no soapy water gets in your eyes.
You will see your post-op doctor one day after surgery. Your eyes may be somewhat sore and the vision may be blurry, but these symptoms will improve with time. The redness and irritation will subside in one or two days.
You will use eye drops for seven days following surgery. The drops may sting on instillation. Wash your hands before instilling drops and do not touch the dropper bottle to your eye. Wait five minutes between drops. Use preservative free artificial tears every two hours for the first week.
For two weeks after surgery, avoid swimming, hot tubs, saunas or any other contact with possibly contaminated water. You may resume jogging, with weight lifting and/or aerobics one week after surgery, but do not increase your level of exercise for two weeks.
Do not rub your eyes for two months and avoid contact or racquet sports for one month after surgery. Please make sure you go to all your post-operative appointments.
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Houston/Bellaire
6565 W. Loop S., Suite 650Bellaire, TX 77401
Medical Office:
713-797-1010
Medical Fax:
713-357-7276
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Office: 713-395-1515
Fax: 713-357-7278
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4415 Crenshaw RoadPasadena, TX 77504
Medical Office:
281-977-8800
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281-977-8877
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Medical Office:
281-277-1010
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281-277-4504
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455 E. Medical Center Blvd., Suite 110Webster, TX 77598
Medical Office:
281-332-1397
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281-282-9152
Katy
Greenhouse Medical Plaza2051 Greenhouse Road, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77084
Medical Office:
346-547-7070
Medical Fax:
281-214-2971
The Woodlands/Conroe
100 Medical Center Blvd., Suite 118Conroe, TX 77304
Medical Office:
936-647-1610
Medical Fax:
936-647-1620