After myopia surgery, patients need to avoid drinking alcohol during the recovery period, or else the recovery can be delayed, affecting the results of the surgery.
There are many types of myopia surgery, such as excimer laser surgery, full femtosecond laser surgery and IOL implantation, etc. Regardless of the type of surgery, there will be a certain amount of trauma to the eye tissues, and it will take a period of time for the patient to recover after the surgery. During the recovery period, patients need to avoid alcohol as much as possible.
This is because alcohol can increase the speed of blood circulation, leading to slower blood clotting, which has a negative effect on wound healing. Drinking alcohol has a certain harm to the body, easy to lead to the body’s immune ability to decline, may increase the chances of the surgical site by pathogenic bacteria invasion, thus causing infection, is not conducive to the patient’s recovery, affecting the effect of surgery.
It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions for care after myopia surgery, have regular checkups, and seek prompt medical attention when discomfort occurs.