LASIK surgery 06 Nov 2026 By Dr. Akshay Mitra 3 min read 5 views

5 Minute Read: Do’s And Don’ts To Follow After Lasik Procedure

Undergoing Lasik surgery offers you so many benefits and those are:

Freedom from the eyeglasses & contacts

To have an awesome feeling of waking up each morning with a clear vision

At Mitra Eye hospital and Lasik Laser Centre, we endeavour to enhance the quality of people's lives with the help of Lasik Surgery in Punjab. You might be thinking that there are so many eye hospitals in Punjab, but why should you consider visiting only Mitra Eye hospital and the Lasik Laser Centre. You will get so many satisfying answers concerning the same by having a simple tour of our website: https://www.mitraeyehospital.com/ Here in this blog, we are going to make our readers acquainted with the aftercare measures concerning LASIK.

Do’s

Don’ts

Rest In The Dark Room

We suggest our patients rest in the darkroom (where all the lights are switched off). You must have a sleep of about 2 to 3 hours after the surgery.

Use Eye Drops 6 To 7 Times A Day

After the procedure, it is common for your eyes to become dry. You can curb that thing by keeping it moisturized with the use of the prescribed eye drops.

Try To Increase The Frequency Of Blinking

Blinking at a greater rate will help to keep your eyes moisturized.

Do Not Touch Your Eyes With The Dirty Hands

It is suggested that you should not touch your eyes with dirty hands. IT will increase your chances of suffering from infections.

Wear Sunglasses

Whenever you need to go outside, make sure you are wearing sunglasses. It will prevent your eyes from harmful exposure to bright sunlight.

Do Not Let Your Eyes Be Exposed To The Dust

It is required that you keep yourself protected from harmful elements like dust and other particles. If something has unknowingly entered your eyes, then flush it with artificial tears.

Do Not Wash Your Hair

Washing your hair will let your eyes get exposed to the water. So for a few days, just avoid washing your hair. Also, there is a risk of shampoo entering your eyes. It would make you feel itchy.

Do Not Remove The Protective Eye Shield

For the first few days, you should not remove the protective covering from your eyes as your eyes are extremely sensitive to the light.

No Rubbing

It is suggested that you should not rub your eyes. It will damage your eyes by shifting the corneal flap and will increase the risk of suffering from serious kinds of the infections

Do Not Use Tap Water

Never use tap water for cleaning your eyes as it is a sterile solution.

Do Not Go Swimming

For at least 3 weeks, you should refrain from going swimming.

Do Not Wear Eye Makeup

Do not use any of the cosmetic or the makeup products for 2 to 3 weeks after undergoing the surgery.

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Authored by Dr. Akshay Mitra

Vitreo-Retina & Refractive Specialist (MBBS, MS, FVR) • Mitra Eye Hospital

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Distinguished Vitreo-Retina and Refractive Surgeon specializing in Blade-Free Femto Cataract, Contoura Vision LASIK, and advanced retinal microsurgeries with extensive surgical experience.

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