Post-op LASIK Eye Care

LASIK is like any other surgery in that recovery is not instant. It's significant to know what to expect.

Post-op LASIK eye care surgery St. Louis begins with a 6-hour nap following surgery. The body goes into healing mode during sleep, which allows the corneal flaps to heal properly. Begin putting the prescribed drops in your eyes after your nap, and remember to not drive or operate machinery immediately after LASIK for nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.

After the procedure, you may suffer some discomfort. Your eyes may burn, itch, or feel as if there is something in them, and your vision will likely be blurry. Rubbing your eyes, however, can dislodge the flap. Thus, don't rub your eyes, plan on taking a few days out of your schedule, and if you experience harsh pain after your Missouri or Illinois LASIK eye surgery, contact your doctor right away.

The rewards of LASIK are numerous. LASIK for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism greatly reduce or eliminate these problems, and effectively diminishes patients' dependency on corrective lenses. Many patients achieve 20/40 vision, or even better.

It is necessary, however, to sustain realistic expectations. Missouri or Illinois LASIK eye surgery, like all procedures, involves risks of unsuccessful results, infection, complications, even serious injury from both known and unknown causes. No one can promise or promise that the procedure will be adequate or improve your vision. Therefore, be cautious of unrealistic LASIK eye care expectations:

• Perfect vision without glasses
• To see better than you do with your current prescription
• To eliminate the need for reading glasses
• To improve lazy eye or amblyopia
• To prevent ocular conditions like cataracts or glaucoma

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