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After Care Of Laser Eye Surgery

By Suparna Chakaraborthy

Laser Eye Surgery
With technological advancement the ailment of poor vision no longer depends on corrective lenses. The poor vision can now be corrected with laser eye surgery. This technological wonder can treat poor vision most effectively, with the guarantee of no further natural damage.

The surgery works on the corneal tissues of the eye and reshapes the cornea to changes its focusing power. The laser eye treatment depends a lot on the extent of the cornea damage. This treatment has proved successful in most of the cases. Laser eye treatment allows the person to work in a weeks time. Unlike the traditional eye operation, this treatment allows quicker recovery. After care of laser eye surgery, however, is important to avoid complications. After the surgery the eye are delicate may get damaged easily.

After Care of Laser eye Surgery -

1..Antibiotic Eye Drops – After the surgery eye drops are antibiotic eye drops are prescribed which need to be taken without fail but one should make sure that his hands are washed before putting the drops. After any surgery the immune system is low and even the slightest bacteria might create an infection. The first after care of laser eye surgery is to maintain cleanliness.

2.Driving- The patient should not drive for at least a weeks time after the surgery. While on a vehicle, make sure your eye are securely covered. Strong wind or dust particle might irritate the operated area.

3.Eye Pads – Eye pads are worn after the surgery to protect it from dirt and dust. The after care of laser eye surgery demands the eye pads to be changed everyday. Due to eye drops or watering eye, the residue might be left behind on the eye pad. Thus, to avoid it is best to change eye pads everyday.

4.No Water And Chemicals – Chemicals needless to say will be harmful for the eye but one needs to stay away from water as well. Water can result in bacterial infection.

5.Avoid Sun Rays – As said earlier, after the laser eye surgery one should avoid sun rays. Your eye after the surgery might be sensitive to light and exposure to Ultra Violet Rays may strain them causing internal damage.

6.Avoid Hair and Fibers - Avoid hair or any another material disturbing your eye. This will hinder the curing of the surgery and thus, cause problem.

After care of laser eye surgery should be followed strictly for one weeks time but even after that until complete recovery one needs to be careful and avoid any bacterial attack.

Story first published: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 17:34 [IST]
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