Do warm compresses after Lasik help speed up healing of the eye?

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Will using a warm compress one to two times a day speed healing of the eyes after Lasik? I had Lasik one month ago and one of my eyes is perfect, but the other eye is still blurry and healing slower according to my doctor. Can a warm compress help in the healing process? Thank you in advance for your expertise!

Brian Davis, MD · Answer

Best Lasik outcomes are obtained when the healing is normalized as much possible. Using warm compresses can help to improve the function of the meibomian glands which are located in the eyelid margins. These glands produce the oil portion of the tear film on the eye. This oil helps prevent evaporation of your tears. Therefore if there is a problem with your glands and subsequently you have excessive dryness of your eyes then warm compresses could be of benefit to help your dryness. If there is no problem with these glands then warm compresses are unlikely to improve your Lasik outcome.

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