How should you sleep after LASIK?

You will be offered a mild sedative pill to help you relax for your procedure. It’s usually a good idea for patients because the pill helps them relax some and it helps them take an excellent nap afterwards. Often times, patients report that their post-LASIK nap was one of the best naps they’ve had in a long time!

Can I sleep with a fan on after LASIK?

Also, during your LASIK recovery, all patients should avoid the following for 7 days: Soap & water in your eyes, but you may bathe normally. Eye make-up. Ceiling fans while sleeping.

What if you cant sleep after LASIK?

Sleep is an important part of healing, and the earlier you start recovering, the better. The best thing you can do is keep your eyes closed for at least 3 hours after LASIK. It’s okay if you don’t fall asleep. The act of closing your eyes and resting them can make a big difference during the recovery process.

Why do you have to nap after LASIK?

KOLOA, Hawaii — Having a patient sleep for a few hours after LASIK can help to rehabilitate the ocular surface and make the experience more comfortable, according to a presentation here. Using photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) instead of LASIK in certain patients can also help improve outcomes of refractive surgery.

How long does Flap take to heal after LASIK?

The corneal flap will begin the healing process immediately following the surgery and will be significantly healed in one to three days following the procedure. During this time the outer surface of the cornea (also known as the epithelium) will seal the edges of the newly created corneal flap.

Do I have to sleep after LASIK?

Do they touch your eye during LASIK?

The most uncomfortable part of LASIK surgery, according to what our patients tell us, is the pressure from the laser. When the excimer laser is being used, a suction device will touch your eye to keep it still. This is good – it means you won’t move your eyes during surgery and mess up the treatment.

How do you know if you have dislodged the flap after LASIK?

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.

Do I need to keep my eyes closed after LASIK?

Immediately after your surgery, you should keep your eyes closed and try to sleep for three to four hours. For the first four days and nights following your LASIK procedure, wear the eye shields or goggles provided by LASIK Vision Centers of Cleveland.