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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.
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- 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
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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 2 drops should be used 5 minutes apart.
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- 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
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APPOINTMENTS
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