Is it okay to smoke after LASIK eye surgery?

Do Not Smoke While You Are Healing After LASIK, you’ll want to avoid smoking for a few weeks so your eyes can full heal.

Can I smoke after eye surgery?

After cataract surgery is complete, we recommend that they continue to refrain from smoking and tobacco use for at least another four weeks, or until the eyes have completely healed.

Can I drink after LASIK?

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.

How long can I smoke after surgery?

Ideally you should not smoke at all after surgery. Surgery is a great motivator to quit smoking. If you must smoke again try to wait for at least 4 weeks. There are certain areas of your body that can become infected for weeks to months following surgery, so smoking is not wise during this time.

How long after PRK can I smoke?

You should also refrain from rubbing your eyes, smoking, swimming, or engaging in strenuous physical activity during the first two weeks after surgery.

Is it OK to smoke before surgery?

“Smoking before surgery puts you at a higher risk for postoperative heart attacks, blood clots, pneumonia and even death,” says pulmonologist Humberto Choi, MD. “When I schedule surgery, I tell my patients they should stop smoking right away.”

Does smoking slow down healing?

Smoking distorts a patient’s immune system and can delay healing, increasing the risk of infection at the wound site. Smoking just one cigarette decreases the body’s ability to deliver necessary nutrients for healing after surgery.

When can I start gaming after LASIK?

After this initial resting period, you can gradually ramp up your screen time over the next few days. In general, it will be safe to use your computer without restrictions a few days after LASIK. However, it’s important to understand that these are general guidelines. Everyone’s eyes heal at a different rate.