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The patient understands that every medical procedure comes with an inherent risk, any complication during the surgery may generate additional costs.
Custom made intraocular lenses (IOL’s).
Immediately after the procedure you should wear non-prescription sunglasses or protective goggles, your eye may burn, itch, or feel like there is something in it. You may experience some discomfort, or in some cases, mild pain. Both eyes may tear or water. Your vision will probably be hazy or blurry. You will instinctively want to rub your eye, but don't! Rubbing your eye could dislodge the flap, requiring further treatment.
In addition, you may experience sensitivity to light, glare, starbursts or haloes around lights, or the whites of your eye may look red or bloodshot. These symptoms should improve considerably within the first few days after surgery. You should plan on taking a few days off from work until these symptoms subside.
You should see the doctor within the first 24 hours after surgery, he will remove the eye shield, test your vision, and examine your eye. The doctor may give you one or more types of eye drops to take at home to help prevent infection and/or inflammation. You may also be advised to use artificial tears to help lubricate the eye. Do not resume wearing a contact lens in the operated eye, even if your vision is blurry.
You should wait three days following surgery before beginning any non-contact sports, depending on the amount of activity required, how you feel, and the doctor's instructions.
To help prevent infection, you may need to wait for up to two weeks after surgery before using lotions, creams, or make-up around the eye. You should also avoid swimming and using hot tubs or whirlpools for 1-2 months.
Strenuous contact sports such as boxing, football, karate, etc. should not be attempted for at least four weeks after surgery. It is important to protect your eyes from anything that might get in them and from being hit or bumped.
During the first few months after surgery, your vision may fluctuate.
It may take up to three to six months for your vision to stabilize after surgery.
Glare, haloes, difficulty driving at night, and other visual symptoms may also persist during this stabilization period.
Disclaimer: This information does not reflect the medical advice from our clinics. All cases are different and this treatment may not suit you. Always refer to a medical professional with the certification and experience. All of our physicians are fully qualified to perform these procedures. For more information and diagnosis contact one of our top specialized clinics.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
