How to remove eye makeup after 9 days after LASIK surgery?

We advise limiting strenuous activity i.e. weight lifting (>10-15 lbs) for about 1 week after LASIK. We also tell our patients to avoid getting any sweat in their eyes for about 1 week. This is to ensure that the eyes are given enough time to heal properly and reduces any chances for...

Many surgeons will perform surgery on patients that are 18 years old if their prescription has been stable over the past couple of years. There are many things that have to be considered in addition to your prescription power to make sure that you are good candidate to have any laser vision...

Without knowing all circumstances its hard to know exactly what occurred with your surgery. You may have experienced a rare situation where the corneas/flaps get inflamed and require re-floating, as you mentioned. If you have any autoimmune diseases (e.g. lupus)  or collagen vascular...

You may wear make up and lotion the days leading up to procedure. However, I would recommend staying away from products around the eye area the day of the procedure to avoid possible infections. 

Interestingly, I am seeing this more and more in my practice now! Just when you thought doing lasik was going to remove glasses and contacts, patients want to go back to contacts to change their eye colors!  My first recommendation to you is that they absolutely cannot go in your...

Your eyes are still healing 11 days after the procedure. Some level of fluctuation is expected as the eyes continue to heal.  I would suggest using preservative-free artificial tears for at least 1 month after the procedure which will aid in the healing process. If you have symptoms such as pai...