Precautions to take after laser eye surgery

After laser eye surgery, take these special precautions to prevent injury or infection during your initial postoperative period.

•  Don't take a shower or wash your hair until the day after laser eye surgery.
•  Avoid getting soap in your eye when bathing and washing your hair for at least a week after laser eye surgery. You should also avoid getting products such as hair spray and shaving lotion in your eyes while healing from laser eye surgery.
•  Avoid rubbing your eyes for the first week after laser eye surgery.
•  Wear the eye shield/goggles that you received in your postoperative kit when you are sleeping for the first three nights after laser eye surgery.
•  Don't allow tap water to get in your eyes for at least a week after laser eye surgery.
•  No swimming for at least 10 days after laser eye surgery.
•  No eye makeup for at least a week after laser eye surgery.
•  Don't get your hair coloured or permed for at least 10 days after laser eye surgery.
•  No exercise for two days after laser eye surgery.
•  Wear eye protection for at least the first month once you have resumed exercise and sports activities after laser eye surgery.
•  Bright sunshine may cause scarring, and therefore, sunglasses are recommended on bright days over a period of 12 months after laser eye surgery.

When to seek medical advice

If you have any questions after laser eye surgery, or if you experience pain, a sudden decrease in vision, red eye(s), or discharge from your eye(s), contact the clinic immediately.