I have gone through LASEK treatment 20 days ago. Should I take bath now as regularly as before? Now I am seeing better expect my vision is still little blurred. I also having moderate headache after working for an hour on computer continuously. Is the headache is normal after LASEK? Should I stop working?Should I take bath now as regularly as before?
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LASEK is a form of Advanced Surface Ablation (ASA) just like Photorefractive Keratoplasty (PRK). The process involves removing the top surface layer of the cornea, the epithelium, reshaping the cornea, and then replacing the epithelium. A bandage contact lens is then placed over the...
In my experience, visual recovery after Epi-LASEK (and PRK) takes longer than LASIK (flap) and 3-6 months is not uncommon. Unlike LASIK, where the epithelium is not removed, LASEK (or Epi-LASEK) and PRK require the corneal epithelium to be removed. This can contribute to longer...
Contacts can warp the corneas, and so must be discontinued pre-LASIK or LASEK. The amount of time depends on many factors, including the type of lens, fit, your age, how many hours a day you wear them, etc.
The real answer is we do an OrbScan on each and every patient to make sure their...