Can you drink coffee after LASIK?

Before and after your LASIK procedure it is advised that you avoid caffeinated drinks, including coffee. Caffeine can cause your eyes to feel dry, which can make it more difficult for you to fully relax during and after the procedure.

When can I drink caffeine after LASIK?

Remember to fully blink your eyes (without squeezing hard) several times per minute for the first 2 hours. This will help smooth the cornea. “Drink and Blink.” To prevent dehydration, do not consume alcohol, caffeine or chocolate and drink plenty of water the entire day.

Can you have coffee after LASIK surgery?

Avoid caffeine.

Caffeine can cause your eyes to feel dry, which can make it a little more difficult for you to fully relax after receiving LASIK.

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How long is vision blurry after LASIK?

While you will see better the day after surgery, your vision may be a bit blurry or hazy immediately afterward. These temporary vision difficulties usually clear up after the first few weeks. However, it can take about 2 – 3 months before your vision fully stabilizes and your eyes completely heal.

Why do I see blurry after LASIK?

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In the two to three hours immediately after surgery, your vision will be blurry. Although your eyesight will greatly improve within 24 hours, you may still experience intermittent blurriness and fluctuations in your vision for some time as your eyes adjust to the reshaped cornea.

Is it OK to cry after LASIK?

It's okay to cry after LASIK. Whether your eyes are watery or you happen to cry for an emotional reason, natural tears won't harm the corneal flaps or hinder the healing process. Crying can actually help keep your eyes lubricated.

When can I get water in my eyes after LASIK?

Water could carry bacteria or other pathogens and diseases into your healing eye after your LASIK surgery. It is best to avoid getting water around your eyes if at all possible for 2 – 3 weeks while the flap on your cornea is healing.

Can I drink after LASIK?

Risk of swelling.

However, drinking alcohol after LASIK or any other form of laser vision correction is likely to increase your chances of experiencing side-effects. To keep the risks to a minimum, we advise patients avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours following surgery, sometimes a few days more.

Can I sleep on my side after LASIK?

At bedtime, wear your eye shield for at least one week if you sleep on your back or side, and two weeks if you sleep on your stomach. This will prevent you from rubbing your eyes during asleep. In terms of activity, light exercise is permissible, but excessive workouts should be avoided for at least five days.

How long after LASIK Can I see 20 20?

During a LASIK procedure, a laser is used to change the shape of one or both corneas to improve vision. According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, more than 90% of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after 2 to 3 months of post-surgery recovery.

Can I drink tea after eye surgery?

Do not even drink coffee, tea, or water. Do not wear eye makeup on the day of the surgery. Also, tell your doctor about any kind of medications you are taking. Ask your doctor if it is okay for you to take your medications the day of surgery.

How long wear sleep goggles after LASIK?

You are advised to wear the goggles while you sleep for a week to two weeks after surgery, when your eyes will be at their most vulnerable to damage if you scratch or otherwise disturb them.

Can I wear a sleep mask after LASIK?

But just how long do patients have to wear protective shields after LASIK or PRK? For LASIK patients, our Washington, DC team recommends wearing them for one week – all night as you sleep as well as during naps.

What happens if you don't wear sunglasses after LASIK?

That means even on cloudy days, you should still wear sunglasses. The sun's brightness could cause discomfort after LASIK and while you recover. Also, after LASIK, going outside without sunglasses could cause your vision to become cloudy. When this happens, it's called a corneal haze.

Can I wash my face 2 weeks after LASIK?

Generally speaking, you should wait at least 24 hours after LASIK before washing your face. This is the same guideline that we give our patients for showering. As with showering, you need to avoid getting soap and water in your eyes for a minimum of several days.

How do you know if your LASIK flap has moved?

In the very unlikely event that your LASIK flap has moved, you will definitely know it. A flap dislocation would cause notable pain, discomfort, excessive watering in the eye, and/or blurred vision.

How many days after LASIK Can I watch TV?

Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK procedure. Because of this, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours before watching TV.

Can we use phone after LASIK surgery?

Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK procedure. Because of this, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours before using your phone, computer, tablet or watching TV.

Can I wash my hair after LASIK?

After laser eye surgery, take these precautions to prevent injury or infection: Don't take a shower or wash your hair until the day after. Avoid getting non-sterile water from shower, hair washing, etc. into your eyes during the first few days after surgery.

Can I rub my eyes a month after LASIK?

You should not rub your eyes for 2 months after LASIK and PRK. You do not want to displace the corneal flap in LASIK or loosen the corneal epithelium in PRK.

Can I get LASIK twice?

Is it possible to have LASIK surgery twice? The short answer is yes, though this is usually only done 5 – 10 years after the initial treatment. However, rest assured that LASIK offers long-term vision correction, and very few people require a second session.

Can astigmatism come back after LASIK?

It is a very rare occurrence when using last generation lasers to cure astigmatism. Anyway, some patients that have been cured from astigmatism in the 90's with first generation lasers, can today experience an astigmatism comeback.

Will I ever need glasses after LASIK?

Patients typically undergo laser eye surgery to reduce or completely eliminate their need for visual aids such as contact lenses and glasses. The truth is that most patients will eventually require reading glasses at some point in their future.