May 15, 2012. Paul Hixon
With more than 700,000 lasik eye procedures being performed each year in the US alone, more and more of our visually impaired population is slowly gaining back the visual acuity that they have been longing for. Lasik Oklahoma City cites a number of reasons as to why this particular procedure has been gaining much accolades since its inception in 1990, the primary one being the fact that it is a fast, safe and effective.
Lasik has been given a 94% success rate and in addition this surgical procedure also frees patients from the need to wear eyeglasses and contact lenses.
Lasik eye surgery is a relatively pain free experience as opposed to other surgical corrective procedures. In a span of 10 to 15 minutes, patients immediately exhibit a significant improvement in their line of sight. As lasik grows even more popular, lasik surgery prices are likewise becoming more competitive, allowing more visually impaired individuals to experience the lasik difference. But as with any surgical procedure, lasik also needs ample time to recover from, but with the right attitude and knowledge, recovery from lasik can even be faster than you thought it would. Here are important tips to get you going on your road to recovery.
1. Follow your doctor‘s instruction especially on the proper use of lubricant drops to ensure the proper hydration of your eyes. Never skip your follow up treatment to ensure that your eyes and recovery are going well as planned and to check for any untoward effects that may have happened following your lasik surgery.
2. As your eyes are still at a fragile phase, keep your dirty hands away from them and avoid itching, rubbing or scratching your eyes.
3. Opt for baths instead of showers to ensure that no soap residue or water will enter your eyes.
4. At the onset, it is best to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays with UV protection sunglasses.
5. Avoid doing rough contact sports that can injure your eyes.
6. Wear protective eye goggles during bed time to ensure adequate protection for your eyes even at an unconscious state.
Updated May 15, 2012. Published January 26, 2011. Paul Hixon
