After Your Procedure

After You Leave International Eyecare Laser Center:

1. You should expect your vision to be hazy or smoky immediately after your procedure. This is normal and will clear up in several hours.
   


2. After the procedure, keep your eyes closed for 4 hours.  The 4 hours start from the time of your procedure and it includes the time on your way home. It is VERY important to keep them closed on the way home.
   


3. Start your drops AFTER the 4 hours and use the Refresh Plus every 15 minutes while awake.
   


4. Use Refresh PM Ointment right before you go to sleep that night.
   


5. Do not remove your eye goggles the day of your procedure, except to medicate your eye(s).
   


6. If you experience any increased redness or unusual eye pain that is not relieved by artificial tears or Acular, please call the doctor.  The office number is (713) 984-9777.
   
   

The Days After Your Procedure

1. You may return to any normal activity the following day.
   


2. AVOID RUBBING YOUR EYES.  You can blot down gently to dry.
   


3. Showering and washing your face the next day is fine.
You might still have ointment in your eyes from the night before and it’s perfectly fine to rinse out the ointment with tap water in the shower.


4. Avoid eye make-up, especially eyeliner and mascara, for 3 –4 days.
   


5. Try to avoid dusty or smoky environments. 
   


6. No swimming, scuba diving, water sports or hot tubs for 2 weeks
   


7. Use protective eyewear for sports / outdoor activities.  Review any extreme contact sports with the Doctor.
   


8. Please wear your eye goggles at bedtime for 3 – 4 nights to prevent any accidental pressure or  rubbing while asleep.
   
   
9. You may experience some light sensitivity.  Wear your sunglasses when necessary.