LASEK experience at MELC

Please read the following advice to help you before, during and after your LASEK vision correction:

ON THE DAY OF SURGERY

DO have someone to pick you up, as you will not be able to drive.
A rrive 30 minutes before surgery time.
DON’T WEAR MAKE-UP OR PERFUME

THE PREPARATION

On arrival you will be asked to sign a consent form, and then you will be taken into one of our preparation rooms.

	Your eye(s) will be cleansed and anesthetic eye drops will be instilled to numb your eye(s). When you are ready you will be escorted into the laser room and assisted to lie down on the laser couch.
	The doctor will ask you to open both eyes wide and an eyelid holder will be placed to prevent your eye from closing. If you do try to close your eye you will experience some discomfort.
	You will be asked to look at a red blinking light. In less than a minute the laser will reshape your cornea and your vision will be corrected.
	A protective contact lens will be placed into your eye and remain there until healing has taken place.

AFTER SURGERY

You will be escorted back to the preparation room. Protective goggles will be placed over your eyes – keep these on until you come for your follow-up appointment. DISCOMFORT IS TO BE EXPECTED FOR 1-2 DAYS.

DO		Go home and close your eyes for 3-4 hours.
DO		Read and follow your prescription order.
DON’T		REMOVE YOUR GOGGLES
DON’T		RUB YOUR EYES HARDLY
DON’T		WEAR EYELINER FOR ONE WEEK
DON’T		GO SWIMMING (POOL/SEA) FOR ONE WEEK
DON’T		PRACTICE ANY CONTACT SPORT WITHOUT PROTECTIVE GLASSES