A complete guide from preparation to complete recovery from eye LASIK - Dr. Mohammad Periman
Dr. Mohammad Periman
TabrizSurgeon and ophthalmologist
What is LASIK?
LASIK is a quick and painless surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. This operation is performed with a laser and improves vision in less than 10 minutes.
Does LASIK have anesthesia?
The LASIK procedure is performed very quickly and in less than 10 minutes. The specialist doctor drops an anesthetic drop in the patient's eye, this drop creates temporary anesthesia and the patient does not feel any pain during the procedure. Then the LASIK operation is performed with anesthesia, not anesthesia.
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What are the limitations after the LASIK operation?
- Avoid getting water into the eyes for at least a week.
- Avoid rubbing the eyes for a month.
- Do not drive until the blurred vision is completely resolved.
- It is forbidden to make up the eyes until one week after the surgery.
Disadvantages and complications of LASIK
Dry eyes, the possibility of blurred vision while driving at night, pain, reduced concentration, light sensitivity that resolves over time.
Hospitalization period after LASIK operation
LASIK operation is one of those operations that does not require hospitalization and the patient is discharged after the surgery.
The best time for LASIK operation
The best time for LASIK is 18 to 25 years old. At this age, the cornea has fully grown and stabilized, and the possibility of eye diseases such as cataracts and dry eyes is less.