Kapadia Eye Care - Instructions for the patients undergoing LASIK

Do not touch your eyes after the procedure for 24 hours.
Use zero power glasses or goggles for protection.
Take a nap for 1-2 hours after reaching home.
Take Combiflam or Crocin at night if there is pain.
Report immediately if there is excessive eye pain or severe redness or blurred vision.
Do not apply make up around the eyes for 3 weeks.
Avoid excessive rubbing of eyes for 6 weeks.
Do not swim for 6 weeks.
Do not take head bath and do not cook food for 2 days.
Avoid going to crowded places for 2 days.
One can read, write, and watch TV, do computer work from the day of treatment.
Put antibiotic and anti inflammatory drops for 5-7 days as advised.
Put tear replacement drops for 3 months.
Your vision may fluctuate for 6 weeks due to dry eyes.
A blood clot may be visible in the eye for 7-10 days after treatment. This is especially common if you are a contact lens wearer for a long time.
After the treatment, computerized eye checkup fails to give accurate readings due to change in corneal curvature.
We recommended a follow-up schedule of Day 1, Week 1, Month 1 and 3-6 months.
Those patients with retina weakness should follow up for annual retina checkup as advised.
LASIK neither causes nor prevents cataract or retina problem.