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LASEK Instructions & Appointments

Dr. Grealish     
503-656-4221     
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   DATE _______________    DATE _______________    DATE _______________    DATE _______________
Remove Contact Lenses
Surgery Payment Due by 4pm (2 days prior to surgery)

Use Acular PF 1 drop for surgery eye(s) 4 times a day 
                  
(check when you do drops)

Surgery Day!
Discontinue Eye Makeup and Lotions
       
 Use Zymar 1 drop for surgery  eye(s) 4 times a day
                 
(check when you do drops)

Be at the Laser Center by

_____:_____ am / pm

  • This allows 45 minutes to take your valium and relax
  • Arrange a ride home from surgery & to the 1 & 2 day post op appointments
  • Bring packet, Zymar drops & consent forms
Start lid scrubs - follow instructions (see bottom of page)
Fill pain prescription
Use Refresh Tears 1 drop for surgery eye(s) at least 4 times a day
            
(check when you do drops)
                 
(check when you do drops)
                 
(check when you do drops)

Instructions for Lid Scrubs

  • Twice a day, wet a washcloth with comfortably warm water, wring it out, and place over your closed eyelids for a minute. Re-wet it as it cools, two or three times. This will soften or loosen any scales or debris that may reside on the eyelids
  • Soak the washcloth in a mild soapy solution such as baby shampoo. Using your finger covered with the washcloth, gently scrub the base of the lashes for about 15 seconds per lid. You can use scrub pads as an alternative. Using scrub pads, gently scrub the base of the lashes for about 15 seconds per lid. Commercial lid scrub pads are in your packet.
POST OP INSTRUCTIONS
  • Do not rub or touch your eyes.
  • Go home and sleep as long as possible immediately following your surgery.
  • It is normal to experience eye pain, watering, and light sensitivity after PRK. You may feel better if you rest in a darkened room for the remainder of the day. Resting will lessen these symptoms.
  • An ice pack placed over your eye may reduce some discomfort. Apply the ice pack for 10 minutes, then repeat as necessary.
  • If the contact lens the Physician put on your eye falls out, do not try to replace it, dispose of the contact.
  • Avoid getting water directly in your eyes when showering.
  • Avoid swimming and hot tubs.
  • Avoid driving for the first 48 hours. Drive only if you feel confident with your vision. Your vision may fluctuate for the first several weeks, so use good judgement.
  • Take your pain medication as needed
MEDICATIONS

IMPORTANT:  Follow the instructions for your eye medications exactly. Any prescription eye drops may have side effects if                      used other than directed. DO NOT use medicated eye drops more frequently than recommended.

After the 1 day post op appointment begin using
  • Pred Forte Drops (pink) 1 drop in surgery eye 4 times daily
  • Zymar Drops(tan) 1 drop in surgery eye 4 times daily
  • Acular Drops 1 drop in surgery eye 4 times daily
    NOTE: These drops should be used 5 minutes apart.
  • Artificial Tears 1 drop in surgery eye at least 4 times daily. Use between the medicated drops to keep eye lubricated and comfortable.
  • Pain Medications take as prescribed