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After Laser Eye Surgery , what to expectThis is just a general outline of the what happens after laser eye surgery procedures following refractive surgery (as there are wide variations depending on individual needs and surgery techniques.)
Patients are normally provided with antibiotic eye medication and lubricating eye drops to be used in the days immediately after surgery. It is common and good procedure for the eye surgeon who performed your operation to exam your eyes the day immediately after any surgery. Further appointments are then generally advised at the following intervals : 1 week, 3 weeks.,3,6 and 9 months and then finally 1 year later.The frequency of course depending on the progress obtained. In the first few days and hours after surgery it is important to refrain from touching or rubbing the eyes and to try and rest as much as possible and to use any medication prescribed.Protective eye shields are normally provided to prevent rubbing of eye during the night whilst sleeping. Within 3-4 days most normal day to day activities like housework,driving and shopping can be resumed
After 2-3 weeks
Most sporting activities can be resumed such as running ,cycling aerobics,(wearing any normally recommended eye protection of course),however hard contact activities such as boxing,football martial arts are best left for 3 months or more to ensure the best chance of full recovery. Following the post op laser eye surgery aftercare program advised by your surgeon is very important in the overall.
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