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It is important to understand that the LASIK flap can potentially always move after surgery. Although possible, after the first few weeks, it would take substantial trauma. I generally suggest that patients can exercise the day after their procedure but to use caution not to touch the eye or around the eye. That means that most would need to wear a sweat band or a hat to keep perspiration out of the eyes. I discourage power lifting that may cause extreme squeezing of the eyes for one week. No swimming for two weeks. After two weeks, most should be able to do most activities. If it is likely that you could be hit in the face, I suggest waiting at least a month. Eye protection is always a good idea.
Your surgeon is the best person to ask as there are actually several different types of LASIK procedures: some more likely than others to result in flap displacement. I allow my patients to engage in sports after one month (but only after their one month post-op visit).
It is never a good idea to rub your eyes. Hands tend to be dirty and it can be easy to transmit the germs from your hand to your eyes. Also mechanically, parts of the eye can become swollen when agressively rubbed. On the other hand, after the first few weeks, the LASIK flap...
Unlike nearsightedness, it is harder to correct larger amounts of farsightedness. The key is to understand the full amount of farsightedness after dilation. Many people your age may be able to compensate for some of their farsightedness (hyperopia) by focusing. After dilation,...
There may be value in a second eye muscle surgery; See a strabismus specialist to find out what can be done: AAPOS (American Academy of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus) is the best resource.
