PRK POST OP INSTRUCTIONS AFTER THE SURGERY- OTHER IMPROTANT PRECAUTIONS- Your vision may fluctuate for the We recommend sleeping as much as first several weeks, and may not possible for the next 3-4 days. This reach total clarity for up to 3 months. helps with the healing process. You may experience halos and glare Discomfort is common and can be around lights at night for up to 2 severe at times. The more you rest months. and follow the instructions, the more No eye makeup for 5 days after comfortable you will be. surgery. It is recommended that you You can chill your artificial tears in buy new mascara and eyeliner. the refrigerator to increase comfort Avoid getting soap or water in your and decrease inflammation. eyes when showering for the first We will place bandage contacts in week. your eyes which will help to heal Wear your shields while sleeping or and protect the cornea. You will napping for 4-7 days. need to make an appointment to Do not rub or bump your eyes for at have them removed in 7-10 days. least 2 months after surgery. Your vision will be foggy for the No swimming or hot tubs for 2 first week, because of this your weeks. vision may not be adequate to drive. Use protective eye wear when You may return to work and/or drive participating in activities or sports when Dr. Davis has given you that may result in impact to the eye permission. for 3 months. 500mg of Vitamin C daily is No waterskiing or jet skiing for 2 recommended to help with healing. months. If you notice severe pain or a sudden No snow skiing or snowboarding for decrease in vision, call us 2 weeks. Wear a good pair of immediately. goggles when participating in these 801-253-3080 activities after the 2 weeks. No working out for 1 week. With PRK it is so very important to wear dark glasses (sunglasses) to prevent hazing for 1 year.
PRK POST OP INSTRUCTIONS AFTER THE SURGERY- We recommend sleeping as much as possible for the next 3-4 days. This helps with the healing process. Discomfort is common and can be severe at times. The more you rest and follow the instructions, the more comfortable you will be. You can chill your artificial tears in the refrigerator to increase comfort and decrease inflammation. We will place bandage contacts in your eyes which will help to heal and protect the cornea. You will need to make an appointment to have them removed in 7-10 days. Your vision will be foggy for the first week, because of this your vision may not be adequate to drive. You may return to work and/or drive when Dr. Davis has given you permission. 500mg of Vitamin C daily is recommended to help with healing. If you notice severe pain or a sudden decrease in vision, call us immediately. 801-253-3080 OTHER IMPROTANT PRECAUTIONS- Your vision may fluctuate for the first several weeks, and may not reach total clarity for up to 3 months. You may experience halos and glare around lights at night for up to 2 months. No eye makeup for 5 days after surgery. It is recommended that you buy new mascara and eyeliner. Avoid getting soap or water in your eyes when showering for the first week. Wear your shields while sleeping or napping for 4-7 days. Do not rub or bump your eyes for at least 2 months after surgery. No swimming or hot tubs for 2 weeks. Use protective eye wear when participating in activities or sports that may result in impact to the eye for 3 months. No waterskiing or jet skiing for 2 months. No snow skiing or snowboarding for 2 weeks. Wear a good pair of goggles when participating in these activities after the 2 weeks. No working out for 1 week. With PRK it is so very important to wear dark glasses (sunglasses) to prevent hazing for 1 year.
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