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In the Operating Room
Vision correction surgery is virtually painless and is performed
in an outpatient treatment room at East Texas Laser Eye Center.
After you arrive at the Center, you will relax in a comfortable
chair in the surgical suite. An assistant will apply drops to numb
your eye before the operation and then clean around your eye with
a special antibacterial solution. You will be awake and comfortable
throughout the surgery. We find a light sedative, such as Valium
or Ativan, helps to take the edge off and allow you to nap the afternoon
after surgery.
The surgeon will position a spring-like device (lid speculum) between
your eyelids which will make it easy to keep your eye open during
the procedure. Depending on the plan you and your doctor have agreed
upon in advance, one or both eyes may be operated on during the
session. After the procedure, your post-operative instructions will
be reviewed and your follow-up appointment will be scheduled.
Recovery
Immediately after surgery, your eye may be more sensitive to
bright light. Your vision will be blurred. Within an hour or so
after the procedure, you'll start feeling some minor discomfort-usually
a scratchy sensation like there's something in the eye. This will
be relieved by the rewetting drops. DO NOT RUB YOUR EYE! You should
plan to relax the remainder of the day after surgery, and it is
best to take a 1-2 hour nap. It will not harm your eyes to read
or watch television, but you may not be able to see fine details.
On the first day after surgery, your doctor will check your eyes
to ensure that they are healing properly. Most patients return to
work on the first day following surgery.
Most activities may be resumed on the first day; however, you should
not swim for "one" week. Depending upon your age and the
result of the initial surgery, you may or may not need spectacles.
Temporary lenses can be obtained if necessary.
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