How should I sleep following LASIK?

Sleep is an important part of recovery, and the sooner you begin, the better. The best thing you can do after LASIK is to keep your eyes closed for at least 3 hours. It’s fine if you don’t sleep. The act of closing your eyes and resting them can make a significant difference in your recovery.

When will I be able to sleep on my side again after LASIK?

Wear your eye shield to bed for at least one week if you sleep on your back or side, and at least two weeks if you sleep on your stomach. This will keep you from rubbing your eyes while sleeping. Light exercise is permissible, but excessive workouts should be avoided for at least five days.

Can I sleep on my side after having cataract surgery?

Aside from wearing the protective eye shield to avoid rubbing the eye, cataract surgery should have no effect on how you sleep. Rubbing your eye or even splashing water in your eye can increase the risk of infection. You should also avoid sleeping on the operated eye’s side for the first 24 hours.

Is it safe to sleep on my stomach after LASIK?

You can resume your regular diet. Except when eating, using the restroom, or getting to and from your car, keep your eyes closed for at least 3-4 hours. You must sleep on your stomach and wear the shields for four weeks.

How long can I sleep without goggles after LASIK?

You should wear the goggles while sleeping for a week to two weeks after surgery, when your eyes are most vulnerable to damage if scratched or otherwise disturbed.

What if you don’t use eye drops after LASIK?

Missing a scheduled eye drop isn’t a big deal, but try to stay on top of this. For some people, using eye drops is a nuisance, but not as much as an infection would be. To avoid infection, use your medicated eye drops as recommended. Purchasing the incorrect type of lubricating eye drops.