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So you made the decision to have LASIK laser vision correction. You found an experienced doctor who performed the procedure on one or both of your eyes. Now what? Post-LASIK Recovery - What Not to Do The primary goal for our post-operative LASIK eye surgery patients is to protect their eyes from bright lights, water, and irritants. Doctors often advise patients to go home and sleep after the surgery. This gives the eyes a chance to heal, and minimizes discomfort as well; the patient sleeps through the most painful phase of recovery after the anesthetic eye drops wear off. Patients might be given antibiotic or lubricating eye drops to use. It's advisable to avoid watching television, reading, or staring at a computer monitor for 24 hours after laser vision correction. If the eyes are strained, they won't heal as quickly. Also, patients should protect their eyes from bright lights. Sunglasses should be worn whenever the patient goes outside during the day. Protective eye shields

To determine if you are a candidate for LASIK, your eye doctor will review your medical history and perform a thorough eye exam. Though most adults with stable vision are good LASIK candidates, certain medical conditions, physical characteristics, and other factors may mean that LASIK is not right for you. In order to be accurately evaluated, it is important for contact lens wearers to remove their lenses well in advance of the consultation. Women who are pregnant or lactating must wait before scheduling a consultation. At the end of your consultation at our San Diego LASIK center, you will be able to drive home safely. Entrance Tests Entrance tests are basic tests designed to determine the fundamental health and functionality of a patient's eyes. First the doctor will perform an external examination, looking for signs of damage, disease, and other problems on the outside of the eye. Tests for visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, color perception, and other basic parameters will a