Precautions
- Do not read, watch television or work on a computer AFTER your surgery for the rest of the day;
- Follow the prescribed course of eye drops (see medications);
- Wear your eye shields at night for one week. Use the tape to fasten shields to your eyes;
- Do not rub your eyes for 3 weeks;
- You may take a shower the day AFTER surgery but keep your eyes closed. Do not allow water to spray directly onto your face. Avoid soap or shampoo in your eyes for 1 week;
- Eye cosmetics should not be used for 1 week;
- Avoid excessive workouts for 5 days;
- Do not swim, use a sauna or hot tub for 2 weeks following your surgery;
- No scuba diving for 3 weeks;
- Use sunglasses when outdoors for the first 3 weeks to protect your eyes from wind and dust;
- You may fly 5 days after surgery.