Preparing for LASIK Surgery

Proper preparation for your LASIK procedure will go a long way to ensuring the greatest likelihood of success. The following tips are important to keep in mind as your surgery approaches:

• Discontinue wearing your contact lenses several weeks prior to undergoing LASIK so that your corneas will return to their natural shape. Use of soft contact lenses should be discontinued two weeks prior to surgery, gas-permeable lenses three weeks prior, and hard contact lenses four weeks before your procedure.
  
• Be completely honest with your LASIK surgeon during your initial consultation. Discuss any pre-existing eye conditions or allergies to medications, since these may impact your surgeon's recommendation of the best procedure to suit your needs.
  
• Become familiar with all of the risks and benefits of LASIK in order to establish realistic expectations for the outcome of your procedure. Patients with realistic expectations generally experience greater satisfaction with their results.
  
• Avoid using lotions, perfumes, creams, and make-up the day before your surgery. This will help reduce the risk of infection.
  
• Arrange for someone to accompany you on the day of your surgery so that you have a ride home. You will not be able to drive immediately following your LASIK procedure.
  

At your initial consultation, your surgeon will provide you with a detailed list of instructions for how to prepare for your surgery. It is important that you follow these instructions carefully to ensure the best possible results.

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