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I would not worry about tap water going into your eyes 3 days post op. The water in almost all places has chlorine added and is unlikely to cause any problems. It is a good idea to stay out of public pools, hot tubs and mountain streams and hot springs for a few weeks however.
I do not think this is likely connected to your LASIK, but if you have a sudden onset of more floaters, and see a "fly" in your vision, it sounds like you have had a vitreous separation. This is usually benign, but if recent onset, and especially if also associated with a sudden increase in ...
Your astigmatism is mild by most standards. It should easily be corrected by contacts ( with many options) or most laser vision correction systems in the US.
It can be normal for focusing to be more difficult at the computer initially after your procedure. It is still very early in your healing process. 12 hours a day is quite an extended amount of time in front of the computer. I would strongly recommend preservative free tears every 1-2 hours and ...
I'm sorry that you are having a difficulty adapting to monovision. It can take some time to adjust to this new vision. Ideally, you would try contact lenses prior to simulate the correction. With monovision, one eye is fully corrected for seeing far and the other is adjusted so that near v...
I would recommend dabbing gently to remove make up around the eyes. As long as you are not rubbing too hard, the flaps should not be compromised at this point. However, if you notice a sudden increase in light sensitivity, experience watery eyes or pain, I recommend visiting your LASIK p...
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...
