When is it safe to begin working out after PRK laser eye surgery?

I would not be concerned especially if no water got into your eyes. The irritation may be caused by dryness due to the heat. If you have noticed any changes in vision, I would go see your doctor so they can examine your eyes. Continue artificial tears every couple of hours to alleviate the ...

Your pain when you wake up is most likely dryness. Some people make too few tears while they are sleeping, and in others the eyes open just a crack while they are sleeping. Either way this can result in dryness and pain when you wake up. The treatment is to put in a thick moisturizing ointment...

Dryness can cause redness and gritty sensation. I would not be alarmed especially because you state that the drops have helped. Everything sounds normal based on what you have described. However, I would continue seeing your doctor for regular follow ups and return immediately if you notice is v...

Some people have a sensitivity to the preservatives in the moisturizing drops. For these people, preservative-free make a big difference. For most people, there is no difference. Try to regular drops to see how they feel -- they are much less expensive.

I highly discourage eye rubbing so early in your healing process. The flaps are most fragile immediately after the procedure. If your eyes feel gritty or itchy, it is most likely dry. I would use preservative free tears every two hours to improve your comfort. If the flap is dislodged, you ma...

Very gentle cleaning with a wet washcloth is fine. The key is insuring that your eyes stay closed when cleaning. Eye rubbers (esp the intense ones) tend to stretch and pull the lids open while rubbing, which can lead to injury. I recommend that all patients buy commercially available eyelid...