Important Instructions After Surgery

1. On the post-operative day:
   • Do not drive or operate any machines
   • Get plenty of rest.  When lying in bed, lie in dorsal position (on your back) and prevent lying in prone position (on your stomach).
   • Do not remove the eye shield.
   • Clean only the area around the eye shield if tears come out from your eyes.
   • Do not rub your eyes
   • Do not use any eye drops unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
   • Take prescribed medicine if you have eye discomfort.


2. The day after the operation:
   • Return to our Laser Refractive Surgery and Cataract Centre for a follow-up appointment.
   • Eye shield is to be removed by our nursing staff (please keep the eye shield).


3. One week after the operation:
   • Wear sunglasses or spectacles to protect your eyes from dust and injury.
   • Do not rub your eyes especially when you wash your face.  
   • Do not let any other fluids get into your eyes except the prescribed eye drops.
   • Refrain from using any eye cosmetics and eye care products.


4. One month after the operation:
   • Avoid swimming, diving and any kinds of vigorous exercises.
   • Avoid getting sweat into your eyes during exercises.
   • - Do not let sweat run into your eyes during exercises.
   • Do not drive or operate any machines as your vision is not yet stable.
   • Return to our Laser Refractive Surgery and Cataract Centre for a follow-up appointment.
   • Do not have saunas or steam baths.