Getting ready for Laser Eye Surgery
If you decide to go ahead with the laser eye surgery, there is very little that needs to be done to prepare for the treatment. If you wear contact lenses, the advice before the initial exam is usually:
- Soft Contact Lenses – Don’t wear from 2 weeks before exam
- Rigid Gas Permeable or Toric lenses (astigmatism correction) – Don’t wear for 3 weeks prior to exam.
- Hard Lenses – Must not be worn for a month prior to exam.
Following the exam, you will probably be told not to wear your contact lenses at all, as they can change the shape of your eyes before surgery. A few days before the procedure is scheduled, it is a good idea to stop using any eye makeup or lotions and follow any instructions that you have been given by your surgeon. You should also make sure someone can take you to and from the laser eye clinic on the day and help look after you on the night.
You will be advised not to bath or shower for at least a day or so after laser eye surgery and so it may be an idea to wash your hair before the appointment. You will obviously need to avoid getting things in your eye and so hair cuts and facial treatments must be avoided, by having them done before the surgery.
Many people feel very anxious and even scared, before laser eye surgery. This can be completely normal and by talking to friends, family and the team at the laser eye surgery clinic, you can feel more relaxed and mentally prepare yourself for the treatment. It may be an idea to take a little time off work but this is not always possible.
By following the precautions outlined above, you can ensure that you are as well prepared for laser eye surgery as possible. The day you are booked in for your surgery can be a nervous and stressful time. To help overcome this, the next article will detail what you should expect on the day.
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- Intra-LASIK, Intralase or Bladeless LASIK
- Difference between different types of Laser Eye Surgery
- Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery
- Benefits of Wavefront Laser Eye Surgery
- Wavelight Technology Laser Eye Surgery
- Zyoptix Laser Eye Surgery
- Intra-Corneal Rings (Intacs)
- Laser Thermal Keratoplasty (LTK)
- Astigmatic Keratectomy (AK)
- Radial Keratotomy (RK)
- Conductive Keratoplasty (CK)
- Clear Lens Extraction or Refractive Lens Exchange (CLE/RLE)
- Cross Linking
- Laser Blended Vision
- Where to have Laser Eye Surgery
- Book an Appointment for Laser Eye Surgery
- How much does Laser Eye Surgery Cost?
- Is Laser Eye Surgery Cheaper Abroad?
- Types of Lasers & Eye Tracking Software
- Books about Laser Eye Surgery
- How the Eye Works
- Laser Eye Surgery A-Z
- Laser Eye Surgery Questions
LASER EYE SURGERY
- Find Laser Eye Surgery Clinics
- Laser Eye Surgery Guide
- Initial Eye Exam for Laser Eye Surgery
- Getting ready for Laser Eye Surgery
- On the day of Laser Eye Surgery
- What happens after Laser Eye Surgery?
- Recovery after Laser Eye Surgery
- Enhancement Laser Eye Surgery Procedure
- Long-term Effects of Laser Eye Surgery
- Risks involved in Laser Eye Surgery
- Side Effects of Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK specific Complications & Risks
- Unsuitability for Laser Eye Surgery
- Benefits of Laser Eye Surgery
- Laser Eye Surgery for Myopia (short sight)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Hyperopia (long sight)
- Laser Eye Surgery for Astigmatism
- Laser Eye Surgery for Presbyopia
- Types of Laser Eye Surgery
- LASIK - Laser Eye Surgery
- LASEK - Laser Eye Surgery
- PRK - Laser Eye Surgery
- Alternatives to Laser Eye Surgery
