What should I do after the operation?
- After the operation you will feel drowsy and it will be good to rest as soon as possible.
- In the first hours after the operation your vision will be blurred, this is normal.
- Returning to work is for most possible from the very next day.
- Bathing: for 7 days you will bathe with relative care.
- Driving: as soon as you feel comfortable.
- Heavy physical exercise: one to two weeks later and in consultation with your ophthalmologist.
- Swimming: after 2 weeks.
- Avoid using cosmetics on the eye area for at least 10 days after surgery.
- Sweat can cause stinging, but it is not harmful.
- Avoid for a short time substances that can irritate your eyes (smoke, dust, etc.).
- Do not rub your eyes.
- You may have redness, sensitivity to light, dry eyes and possibly fatigue after long hours of reading. All of these symptoms usually go away after 48 hours.