How many days after LASIK can you drink alcohol?
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No (alcoholic) drinks allowed Don’t plan any parties the day after LASIK, because you shouldn’t drink for 2 days after as well. But it’s not only the kind of alcohol you ingest that you need to watch out for. To be safe, avoid any styling products like hairspray and mousse, as well as perfumes and colognes.
How long can you not drink water after LASIK?
Generally speaking, you should wait at least 24 hours after LASIK before washing your face. This is the same guideline that we give our patients for showering. As with showering, you need to avoid getting soap and water in your eyes for a minimum of several days.
Can I drink after getting LASIK?
Having alcohol after LASIK is not going to have any effect on your results. However, we recommend that you don’t drink immediately after laser surgery. You will have taken a sedative before the surgery, which can interact with alcohol.
What happens if you don’t use drops after LASIK?
Skipping medicated eye drops. Missing a scheduled eye drop once is no big deal, but try your best to stay on top of this. Using eye drops is a pain for some people, but not as big of a pain as an infection would. To avoid infection, use your medicated eye drops as recommended.
Can I drink the night before LASIK?
Drinking alcohol before LASIK surgery can be dehydrating and interfere with medications used for the procedure, so refrain from alcohol on the day of surgery.
Can you drink alcohol while taking steroid eye drops?
Both corticosteroids and alcohol can suppress your immune system, raising your risk of getting an infection. While alcohol may not directly interact with corticosteroids, it can potentially worsen the underlying condition being treated.
How long after LASIK can I sleep without goggles?
Keep your eyes closed for at least 3-4 hours except to eat, use the restroom or get to and from your car. sleep on your stomach, you will need to wear the shields for 4 weeks. The shields should rest against the bones of the brow and cheek and not the eyelids. Do not wear eye make-up (mascara, eyeliner) for 5 days.
Can you drink coffee after LASIK?
Avoid caffeine. Caffeine can cause your eyes to feel dry, which can make it a little more difficult for you to fully relax after receiving LASIK.
How long is LASIK recovery?
The LASIK Eye Surgery Recovery Process Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after vision correction surgery, but others take two to five days to recover. Some patients may experience some blurred vision and fluctuations in their vision for several weeks after LASIK.
Can I drink while taking eye drops?
You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications.