| LASIK, or Laser in-situ keratomileusis, or simply Laser | | | | some time to heal and will start to see distant |
| Eye Surgery, is a common eye surgery today and is | | | | objects within an hour's time. These patients might |
| often the most effective one for deserving | | | | experience some trouble in reading immediately after |
| candidates compared to alternative methods. | | | | the operation, but as the eye heals, this condition will |
| However, this procedure is to be treated like a | | | | improve. They are normally subscribed reading |
| common operation and certain post operative care is | | | | glasses for the duration while the eyesight improves. |
| essential for the operation to get its intended results. | | | | Adherences to certain precautions after the LASIK |
| What is to be expected after a LASIK operation? | | | | operation are advisable for all patients. These are |
| Well, the symptoms differ from person to person, | | | | enumerated below: |
| however, a few common ones which are seen in | | | | * Take an appointment with your ophthalmologist |
| most patients are as follows: | | | | and keep it. |
| Immediately After the Operation | | | | * Don't assume your eyesight has become better |
| * Fluctuation of Vision. | | | | just after beginning to see clearer. It might be a |
| The vision will not be very clear in the first couple of | | | | temporary condition. Post operative care is essential |
| hours and will fluctuate from blurred to very clear for | | | | to sustain this improvement. |
| certain period of time. | | | | * After the operation, keep some one nearby to |
| * Dry Eyes. | | | | take you back home. Don't try testing your newly |
| The eyes will be devoid of the natural tear producing | | | | improved eyesight on the road. |
| characteristic. This is one of the common problems | | | | * Do not expose your eyes to bright sunlight or to |
| observed in most patients. | | | | glaring fog/car lights. |
| * Sensitivity to Light. | | | | * Avoid computer screens, movies and video as |
| The eyes will prefer darkness and will feel irritated in | | | | much as possible for a few days. |
| bright light, including artificial light. Exposure to bright | | | | * Avoid dust and other contaminants from entering |
| light immediately after an operation is ill-advised. | | | | your eyes after an operation and for a few days |
| * Glares and Halos. | | | | after that. |
| The patient might see a halo around objects on | | | | * Wear eye shield at night for the prescribed time. |
| which he/she focuses. This is due to the retina taking | | | | * Try not to play very strenuous sports or go to the |
| some time to adjust to the change in the focal lens. | | | | gymnasium. |
| * Burning, Itching and feeling of dust like particles | | | | * Try and avoid the swimming pools and water parks |
| within the eye. | | | | for approximately 8 weeks after the operation. |
| Post Operative Symptoms | | | | * Contact your doctor immediately in case of a |
| * Patients with a case of far sightedness might see a | | | | problem, which is not listed above, or in persisting |
| sudden improvement in their eyesight within a day of | | | | problems. It's better to be safe than sorry. |
| their operation. Distant objects might appear blurry | | | | The success of a LASIK surgery depends as much |
| for a few days, but soon the vision should correct | | | | on the operating ophthalmologist, as it depends upon |
| itself. Cases of irritation and dry eyes have also been | | | | the patient. Proper care goes a long way in assisting |
| reported in a number of patients. | | | | the eye to recover faster and better. |
| * Patients suffering from near sightedness will take | | | | |