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6 Things to Do before Proceeding with Your LASIK Surgery

So you’ve finally found a clinic to go to for your LASIK surgery. That’s a huge step you’ve just overcome! For many people, their journey to LASIK ends right on that point, simply because they cannot find the ideal clinic that they feel comfortable with. However, it isn’t over for you just yet. Just because you’ve found the right clinic doesn’t mean you should just walk in there to get one.

There are many things you must do before undergoing LASIK surgery, helping you not only make the right decision to reach your goal of excellent vision but also ensure the process is as smooth and trouble-free as possible.

That said, here are the things you should do before going through LASIK surgery:

1. Get a Comprehensive Eye Exam

One of the first things you must do before undergoing your LASIK surgery is to get a comprehensive eye exam. This is important to make sure that you are a good candidate for the surgery. Your doctor will also be able to provide you with a baseline measurement of your vision so that you can track your progress after the surgery.

2. Stop Wearing Contact Lenses

If you are wearing contact lenses, take them off. This is important because your contact lenses can change the shape of your cornea, which can impact the results of your surgery. You should stop wearing them for a week or two before your surgery to allow your cornea to assume its original shape before being worked on.

3. Choose a Reputable Surgeon

This is perhaps the most important step in the process. You want to make sure that you choose a surgeon who is experienced and has a good track record. So, apart from just picking the right clinic, also research the surgeon that’s going to work on you.

4. Follow All Pre-operative Instructions

Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow in the weeks leading up to your surgery. It is important that you follow these instructions carefully in order to ensure the best possible outcome. These instructions can include the things we’ve shared today and many more, so take note of them.

5. Be Prepared for the Recovery Process

After your surgery, you will need to take it easy for a few days. This means avoiding strenuous activity and getting plenty of rest. So, if you have work, schedule some time off for you to recover. You should also plan on using eye drops as directed by your surgeon to promote healing and help with easing any irritating effects.

6. Follow Up with Your Surgeon

After your surgery, it is important to have regular checkups with your surgeon to ensure that your eyes are healing properly. If they aren’t, the surgeon can quickly schedule a time to correct the problems to ensure that by the end of it all, you can walk around with perfect vision!

Conclusion

It may sound like a lot to do before your LASIK surgery, but what we’ve shared today are all important must-dos. They’ll allow you to properly prepare for the surgery beforehand and, after all of that, go on the path to quick and effective recovery, ensuring that when you step out of the house, you step out with the vision you’ve dreamed of having!

Valley Laser Eye Centre is a vision correction centre that utilizes the latest technologies, incredible staff, and an inviting setting to give patients the best experience and results possible. If you are interested in getting LASIK surgery in Abbotsford, get in touch with us today!

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