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RECOVERY

Normally patients can see immediately after the LASIK treatment, however the vision is not very clear. Patients are required to rest more, advisable to go home and sleep for awhile. No active activity or reading or watching TV for the first day.

The vision normally will be temporarily clear the next morning. Most patients are able to drive and work or study. However some patients may experience "halo" and/or "glare" around headlights and streetlights at night. You may experience some fluctuations in vision but will be temporarily stabilize with time.

90% of the patients can reach the expected result within the first week. Some patients may have to take longer period as various by individual.


MEDICATIONS

Patients are required to apply eye drops as following :-

1)	Artificial Tears Eyedrops These eye drops is to alleviate discomfort and to promote healing. It is compulsory to apply at least 6 times daily for one to two weeks, or whenever you feel discomfort.
2)	Antibiotic Eyedrops Antibiotic eye drops to prevent any eye infection after treatment. It is required to apply 4 times daily for 1 week only.

DO & DON'T


DO

	Go home and try to sleep for several hours after treatment
	Wear eye shields while sleeping for the 1st night
	Shower with your eyes closed for the first two days
	Use only clean washcloth around your face and eyes
	Wear sunglasses outside

DON'T

	No swimming or marine sport for 1 month
	Do not rub your eyes for 1 week
	No eye makeup for 5 days
	No hot tubs or saunas for 1 week
	Do not wash your face of hair for the first day
	Avoid certain foods that may cause allergy (especially seafood like prawn, crab and squid)

VISUAL SIDE-EFFECTS

Common temporary side-effects experience by some patients after LASIK surgery includes:

	Fluctuation of vision during the day and from day to day for about one month.
	Dry eyes which happen temporary after LASIK that may last from one to three months.
	Glare and halos around lights at night or dim places for some cases. Glare and halos usually will improve with time but for some patients it may last up to 6-8 months.

FOLLOW UP

Patients are required to come back to have their post LASIk check-up as scheduled. It is important to attend the check-up to ensure smooth healing.

Normally the follow up is scheduled as 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 9 months.