Client: Dr. Murad Sunalp
Copyright 2008 Dr. Murad Sunalp
Living with LASIK
In Visalia, California
LASIK eye surgery is a very safe surgical procedure with very low circumstances of complication. Most patients are able to return to work within three days of the laser surgery. Some even resume normal activity one day after surgery. Your outcome, precautions and results depend on you and your surgeon. Dr. Sunalp of Visalia, California has the experience and knowledge you need in a LASIK surgeon. For the majority of patients who have undergone this type of eye surgery, life after LASIK is markedly improved and very enjoyable.
LASIK surgery is performed to correct vision and is one of the most common medical eye procedures performed today. There are different levels of LASIK surgery and each procedure only takes from 20 to 50 seconds. Most patients enjoy being relaxed and comfortable because the only anesthetic involved is a local in the form of eye drops. These eye drops are administered just prior to surgery. Recovery takes approximately 30 minutes post surgery and the patient is able to resume most normal activities within three or four days after surgery.
After LASIK or any other eye surgery it is very important to follow all of your doctor's advice and instructions. The success of your surgery largely depends on your efforts and the level of rest you achieve in days immediately following surgery. You will be advised to take any and all prescriptions given to you and rest your eyes as much as possible.
Care must be taken to avoid any dust or other foreign particles from coming into contact with your eyes. These objects can cause infection and a lot of pain. Failure to strictly adhere to all of your doctor's instructions can result in loss of vision, blurred vision and dry eye syndrome.
Some common symptoms after surgery may include:
� Night time glare
� Burining
� Itching
� Watering
It is very important to avoid rubbing the eyes during this healing phase. If you do rub your eyes, you risk the possibility of displacing the corneal flap before it has healed properly. Some other things to avoid during the cornea's healing process are:
� Showering
� Soap in the eyes
� Swimming
� Tap water in the eyes
It is also necessary to use eye protection during any kind of sports or exercise to avoid possible injury to the eyes. You will experience improved vision with some improvement being immediately noticeable and more within a week of surgery. It is common for patients to experience 20/20 vision after undergoing LASIK surgery. This is considered perfect vision.
To learn more about LASIK in Visalia or anywhere else in California, contact Dr. Sunalp today and schedule a free consultation.