We all know by now that LASIK surgery is a reasonable alternative for people wanting to ditch their glasses and contact lenses. The surgery alters the cornea of the patient, allowing them to better focus on objects, thus, reversing years of vision damage. While this surgery is available from a variety of eye professionals, it’s important to heal properly, so that you can recover quickly and efficiently. For a successful surgery, adhere to the following recovery tips.
Slow and steady wins the race
Don’t be in such a rush to get back to your normal life. When planning the surgery, be sure that you plan in a way that allows you to slowly ease back into things. Take some extra time off from work if necessary, or plan the surgery leading into an extended weekend. Make sure that you take a grocery trip prior to the surgery, so that you can spend some time indoors without worrying about necessities.
Hop in the tub
While most people are used to taking showers, you run a greater risk of irritating your eyes in the shower than you do in the tub. In the bath tub, you won’t have to worry about water splashing you in the face. When taking your bath, be extra careful to avoid getting shampoos, face washes and soaps into your eyes, as they can become particularly irritating following a surgery.
Follow up with your eye doctor
LASIK surgery has incredibly high success rates, but you should always let your doctor know if anything feels out of the ordinary. Plan to schedule a follow-up visit after the surgery so that you can address any problems, or make sure that you are properly healing.