Are there any physical
restrictions after laser therapy?
For one week after laser, keep your head up and move
slowly; do not bend over or move suddenly and avoid
straining or lifting objects heavier than 2 pounds.
When may I return to
work or my normal activities?
You may return to work or school the day following your
treatment. If your work involves physical activity, you
will need to restrict your activities or remain at home
for one week.
What if I have to
cough or sneeze?
Use cough syrups or other medications to control
coughing and sneezing.
Will I have blurred
vision and how long will it last?
Your vision may be blurry for two to three weeks or
longer after the treatment. Usually, but not always,
vision will then begin to slowly improve to the
pretreatment level.
Will I have
pain?
You may have some discomfort around your treated eye.
Advil or Tylenol is usually sufficient to relieve the
pain. Please contact us immediately if you have severe
pain or discomfort.
Will my eye be red
after treatment?
The eye may be quite bloodshot following treatment. No
therapy is necessary for this. You should not experience
drainage or discharge after the first day.
Do I need to wear an
eye patch after laser?
Your doctor may patch your eye after the procedure. If
this is done, you should wear the patch for at least
four to six hours. If no anesthesia was required, you
will probably not be given an eye patch.
Will I need to use eye
drops after the laser?
Your doctor will discuss the need for eye drops at the
time of the laser treatment.
How long do I have to
wait before wearing contact lenses? Generally, you
can wear your contact lenses once the redness has
subsided. This is usually within one or two days after
the laser treatment.
Are there any driving
restrictions?
Someone should drive you home after the laser treatment.
Generally, driving can be resumed the next day. However,
if you are having vision problems, then you should wait
several more days until you feel comfortable driving.
How do I reach a
doctor if I have concerns?
One of our doctors is available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, by calling 952-929-1131 locally or 1-800-635-1797, toll free. After normal office hours,
the answering service will put you in touch with the
doctor on call.
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