After your surgery, every care is taken to make sure you are comfortable. Our nursing staff will be vigilant, attending to your needs.

All patients are provided with antibiotic eye drops to promote a speedy and smooth recovery

After your surgery is completed, eye drops will be administered to your eye and the eye will then be covered with a protective shield or goggle.

If you had LASIK surgery done, you will need to rest within the confines of the clinic for approximately 30 minutes. Your doctor will then check on your eye to ensure that the corneal flap is properly positioned before you leave the clinic.

Following your surgery, remember these pointers:

(Please wait 5 minutes between using the different eye drops)

• Begin using the antibiotic eye drops every 2 hours until bedtime. On the following day, continue using the eye drops every 4 hours (4 times a day) for 1 week or till further instructions from your doctor.
  
  
  
• Use the eye lubricants (Bion Tears/ Cellufresh/ Refresh/ Tears Naturale Free) once every hour until bedtime on the first day. Thereafter, you may use these lubricants as and when you experience irritation or dryness of the eye.
  
  
  
• Use the eye shield or goggle for the first 24 hours after the procedure. Thereafter, wear it when sleeping for the first week to prevent rubbing and accidental injury to the eye.
  
  
  
• Do not rub the operated eye.
  
  
  
• When you are outdoors, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright sunlight.
  
  
  
• Do not wear eye make-up for 1 week.
  
  
  
• Do not swim or take part in water sports for 2 weeks after your procedure. All other activities may be resumed after 1 week.
  
  
  
• You may shower but avoid getting water, soap or shampoo into the operated eye for 1 week after the procedure.
  
  
  
• If you play contact sports or racquet games, wear protective eyewear for 1 month after surgery.
  
  
  
• You are advised to rest for 1 to 2 days after the LASIK procedure. The doctor if required can give medical leave.
  
  

• If you have any queries or need urgent medical attention, please call
    - (65) 6322 8891 during office hours
    - (65) 6532 4865 after office hours (answering service) or
    - Email: singlasik @snec.com.sg
  
  
• For medical attention after office hours, go to the A & E Department of the Singapore General Hospital.

It is normal for you to experience some discomfort and tearing but that usually diminishes within the first day. Your doctor will want to examine your eye the day after your procedure. You may then be able to return to work.

It is imperative on your part to keep all scheduled appointments and to use the eye drops as instructed in order to reduce the chances of any postoperative complications from occurring.

The refractive power of your treated eye and your vision may vary for the first few weeks as part of the normal healing process. Your vision should progressively improve as your eye heals and stable vision is usually attained within the first 3 months.

Once your vision is stable, the treatment is permanent.