Allergy Drops After Lasik?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Anthony J. Kameen, MD
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Tags: eyes, allergy, eyedrops, prescription, recovery

After having Lasik to correct astigmatism, when can I continue using prescription eye drops for dry eyes and allergies after Lasik?

3 answers to Allergy Drops After Lasik?

Allergy Drops After LASIK and Cataract Surgery

Many of my patients suffer from environmental allergies all year long and are used to using an antihistamine eye drop to relieve the symptoms. At the time of eye surgery, whether LASIK or Cataracts, I tell them two things. One, that the post op eye drop regimen we have them use for about two weeks will make those allergy symptoms much less problematic. The reason is that one drop contains a steroid and, as we all know, we all feel better on just a little bit of steroids. We will taper you... more

Anthony J. Kameen, MD
Baltimore Ophthalmologist

www.kameen.com

Allergy eyes after LASIK

Those who have itching after LASIK may use their ant-allergy drops after surgery in the same way as preoperatively. Commonly, allergy symptoms are better after surgery during the active treatment process as the medications can block symptoms. Those with significant allergy symptoms should discuss this issue preoperatively with their surgeon as allergies may increase the potential for postoperative complications. Many have allergies from their contact lenses... more

Mark Golden, MD
Chicago Ophthalmologist