Archive for December, 2008
Are you spending hundreds of dollars on designer lenses to keep up with the latest fashion trend? Over time you will spend more than the cost of a simple procedure called Lasik surgery which will go out of style.
When it comes to this procedure you have to be very careful what you do before and after. In order to make sure that your recovery is fast and pain free you need to follow certain guidelines that are enforced by your doctor. Keep in mind that there will most likely be some dryness and discomfort in your eyes once the numbing eye drops have worn off.
The good thing is this discomfort should go away fairly fast. In order to prevent infections your doctor will give you antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication to reduce any swelling. You may also be given special eye drops to keep them from becoming dry.
After the surgery is completed you are not allowed to swim in a pool, hot tub, or whirlpool for eight weeks. This is because the water can get in your eyes and damage it as well as irritate it. At night you need to shield your eyes for up to four weeks. It is possible for people to rub their eyes or roll over on them while they are sleeping. This can irritate the eyes and slow down the healing process.