Tips on Preparing for and Recovering From Lasik Surgery

<h1>Tips on Preparing for and Recovering From Lasik Surgery</h1>Author: <a title="Patricia Woloch" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/patricia-woloch/29796.htm">Patricia Woloch</a> 
How exciting! You have decided to have LASIK surgery so you can throw away those horrible old, thick, heavy glasses! Of course, you have already found a qualified ophthalmologist who is experienced in performing laser vision correction. The two of you have talked about your vision correction needs and the proper procedure has been scheduled. Next, you want to know what you can do to be prepared for your LASIK procedure. These <a href="http://www.lasikdocs.com/lasik-what-to-expect.html">before and after tips</a> will help you ensure your laser eye surgery is a success. Before LASIK Surgery · You should have a complete eye exam including dilation of the eyes, glaucoma and retina tests and eye measurements. · You will be asked to sign a consent form before the LASIK surgery can be performed. Don’t sign it unless you understand everything on the form. If you have any questions, ask them prior to signing the form. · If you wear contacts, you will be asked to stop wearing them for a couple of weeks prior to surgery. Since contacts temporarily change the shape of the cornea, not wearing them will allow the cornea to relax and your eye surgeon can take an accurate measurement. · A day before your procedure, stop using makeup, lotions and other items on your face. They can cause debris to get in the eye and that can adversely affect the laser surgery. · Arrange for a ride to and from your laser vision surgery since you won’t be able to see properly immediately following. · On the day of your LASIK surgery, eat a light meal and take all prescribed medications as usual. After LASIK Surgery · You probably won’t be able to see clearly right away and will be asked to relax and nap at home for a while. · You may experience some discomfort of the eye. Using a mild pain reliever can easily take care of any soreness you feel. · Wear sunglasses every time you are outside for a while. · Avoid driving until your vision has improved enough that you can see fairly clearly. · Do not allow water to spray directly into your face for the first 24 hours following your laser surgery. · Do not rub your eyes. Wearing a protective eye shield at night for the first week is recommended. · Do not use makeup and avoid smoking or smoke-filled rooms for the first week or so. Be sure you adhere to the follow up schedule your ophthalmologist gives you. This will ensure that the healing process is going as planned and that no additional LASIK enhancements are needed. Most of all, enjoy the world around you as seen through your own eyes and not glasses or contacts. About the Author: If you are considering LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please visit the website of <a href="http://www.lasikdocs.com/">Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley</a> today. 
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How exciting! You have decided to have LASIK surgery so you can throw away those horrible old, thick, heavy glasses! Of course, you have already found a qualified ophthalmologist who is experienced in performing laser vision correction. The two of you have talked about your vision correction needs and the proper procedure has been scheduled.

Next, you want to know what you can do to be prepared for your LASIK procedure. These before and after tips will help you ensure your laser eye surgery is a success.

Before LASIK Surgery

· You should have a complete eye exam including dilation of the eyes, glaucoma and retina tests and eye measurements.

· You will be asked to sign a consent form before the LASIK surgery can be performed. Don’t sign it unless you understand everything on the form. If you have any questions, ask them prior to signing the form.

· If you wear contacts, you will be asked to stop wearing them for a couple of weeks prior to surgery. Since contacts temporarily change the shape of the cornea, not wearing them will allow the cornea to relax and your eye surgeon can take an accurate measurement.

· A day before your procedure, stop using makeup, lotions and other items on your face. They can cause debris to get in the eye and that can adversely affect the laser surgery.

· Arrange for a ride to and from your laser vision surgery since you won’t be able to see properly immediately following.

· On the day of your LASIK surgery, eat a light meal and take all prescribed medications as usual.

After LASIK Surgery

· You probably won’t be able to see clearly right away and will be asked to relax and nap at home for a while.

· You may experience some discomfort of the eye. Using a mild pain reliever can easily take care of any soreness you feel.

· Wear sunglasses every time you are outside for a while.

· Avoid driving until your vision has improved enough that you can see fairly clearly.

· Do not allow water to spray directly into your face for the first 24 hours following your laser surgery.

· Do not rub your eyes. Wearing a protective eye shield at night for the first week is recommended.

· Do not use makeup and avoid smoking or smoke-filled rooms for the first week or so.

Be sure you adhere to the follow up schedule your ophthalmologist gives you. This will ensure that the healing process is going as planned and that no additional LASIK enhancements are needed.

Most of all, enjoy the world around you as seen through your own eyes and not glasses or contacts.

If you are considering LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please visit the website of Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today.

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