The outcome of the LASIK surgery<\/strong><\/a> largely depends upon the care after the procedure. The patients should follow all the instructions of the doctor to accelerate healing and avoid complications.<\/p>\n For effective outcome, the patients need to take the following precautions after LASIK Surgery<\/em><\/strong>:<\/p>\n Take complete rest:<\/strong> The patients may experience irritation watery eyes, dryness, swelling, and light sensitivity. On the day of surgery, the vision is blurred and hazy. Thus, the patients should take complete rest for at least one day after the LASIK surgery<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n Do not rub eyes: <\/strong>There is a flap formation during the surgery. The doctor replaces the flap at the end of the surgery. The cornea will heal by itself. However, complications may arise if the patients rub their eyes. It may cause the displacement of a corneal flap. Never rub your eyes after the surgery.<\/p>\n Take medications as prescribed:<\/strong> Like other surgeries, LASIK surgeries also have a risk of several complications, such as infection. To minimize the risk of complications, the doctor may prescribe drugs, such as anti-inflammatory and antibiotics. Patients should always adhere to the schedule of administration of drugs.<\/p>\n Do not wear eye make-up:<\/strong> Eye-make contains several chemicals and contaminants. The doctor may ask you to avoid eye makeup for at least one week after the surgery. This will help in minimizing corneal flap complications, corneal injury, and infection.<\/p>\n Protect eyes from sunlight: <\/strong>Bright light may be harmful to the cornea when it is in the healing stage. Avoid exposure to bright sunlight. However, if there is an urgency to visit outside, always wear sunglasses. <\/p>\n Precautions After Lasik Surgery<\/h2>\n