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Are Eye Shades Are Necessary After LASIK Surgery?

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Posted on Tue, 8 Apr 2014
Question: I have undergone lasik surgery, is it necessary to wear shades while working in laptop? If yes, for how many days
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Protective glasses are advised for 7-10 days. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to health care magic Iam Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. It seems from the history that you have undergone LASIK surgery. Usually eye shades are not advised after LASIK surgery. We usually advice protective glasses to avoid injury or exposure to dust, wind, smoke... We usually advice protective glasses for 7-10 days following surgery. They are not required while remaining indoor after 10 days. However we advice them to use while driving or while on out door activities for 3-4 weeks. If it is more than 10 days after your LASIK surgery, protective glasses are not required while working in laptop. Along with this you need to continue other eye drops like antibiotics. steroids and artificial tears eye drops as advised. If you are using laptop or computers, you can use the artificial tears eye drops more frequently to prevent dryness of the eyes caused by exposure to laptop or computer. Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you. Thank you
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Are Eye Shades Are Necessary After LASIK Surgery?

Brief Answer: Protective glasses are advised for 7-10 days. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to health care magic Iam Dr. Dadapeer K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. It seems from the history that you have undergone LASIK surgery. Usually eye shades are not advised after LASIK surgery. We usually advice protective glasses to avoid injury or exposure to dust, wind, smoke... We usually advice protective glasses for 7-10 days following surgery. They are not required while remaining indoor after 10 days. However we advice them to use while driving or while on out door activities for 3-4 weeks. If it is more than 10 days after your LASIK surgery, protective glasses are not required while working in laptop. Along with this you need to continue other eye drops like antibiotics. steroids and artificial tears eye drops as advised. If you are using laptop or computers, you can use the artificial tears eye drops more frequently to prevent dryness of the eyes caused by exposure to laptop or computer. Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you. Thank you