Can you bungee jump after LASIK?

RECOMMENDATION. One Month: We recommend getting permission from your doctor to skydive from one to six months after the LASIK procedure. Six Months: After six months, the eye has had more time to heal and you are able to do a tandem skydive after LASIK.

Can you scuba dive after LASIK eye surgery?

After LASIK, you can scuba dive without giving your vision a second thought. Glasses and contacts are wonderful methods for correcting refractive errors, but they can be limiting when exploring your more adventurous side.

Can I have laser eye surgery if I have a squint?

Traditionally, strabismus or squints cannot be treated with Laser Eye Surgery as squint surgery involves altering the muscles around the eye, and Laser Eye Surgery doesn’t.

Can you do extreme sports after LASIK?

Dr. Edmunds said LASIK patients should be advised to wait at least 3 to 6 months before attempting extreme sports such as mountain climbing. “If you haven’t taken enough time to heal properly, you may experience a myopic shift,” he said.

How long after LASIK can I surf?

You can resume moderate water activities such as snorkeling, sailing, water surfing, and kayaking two weeks after your LASIK procedure as long as you wear goggles or other appropriate eye protection.

How long after Lasik can I snorkel?

After Two Weeks: You can sit in a hot tub and swim in natural bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans. Low-impact water activities, such as kayaking and snorkeling, are acceptable at this point.

Can you open your eyes underwater after PRK?

It is highly recommended that you not open your eyes under water in a pool or the ocean for up to 2 weeks. You may shower the day after surgery but be sure not to get water in your eyes for 1 week.

Does LASIK correct lazy eye?

LASIK can help correct lazy eye, but only when it’s caused by a difference in the refractive error between both eyes (refractive amblyopia). LASIK surgery can make the prescriptions in your eyes more similar, reducing the issues that accompany one eye having to work harder than the other.

When can I play sports after LASIK?

Athletic activities can be resumed anywhere from two days to a month after LASIK, depending on the type of activity and your individual healing progression.

How long after laser eye surgery can you play sports?

You can begin light exercise and activity after one week of receiving laser eye treatment. You may want to consider avoiding watching sports for at least a week after surgery. The rapid eye movement (REM) stress on your eyes as you follow your favourite game may put unnecessary pressure on your healing eyes.

Can I swim without goggles after LASIK?

You should still wear goggles when swimming. 3 weeks after surgery: You can engage in all water sports, including high-impact activities such as water polo, but you must still wear protective goggles. 4 weeks after surgery: You can swim without goggles and open your eyes underwater.