Femtosecond laser treatment of myopia post-operative medication and precautions
Myopic friends.
When you decide to undergo laser treatment, please read this brochure carefully so that you can understand the treatment process and related matters, so that you can actively cooperate with the treatment, because the treatment results are related to your cooperation. Let’s work together to achieve a satisfactory result.
Pre-operative preparation
Maintain a normal life and take proper rest before treatment.
Take antibiotic eye drops as prescribed by the doctor.
On the day of treatment, do not use perfume, face cream, mascara and all other make-up products, because the smell and particles produced by them may affect the normal operation of the equipment and the cleanliness of the eyes, thus affecting the treatment effect.
On the day of treatment, you should arrange for someone to pick you up and drop you off, as it is difficult to move around after eye wrapping on that day.
Treatment process
1.Preparation process
Before entering the operating room, the eyes are cleaned in the preparation room, the eyelids and surrounding skin are disinfected, and surface anesthetic drops are applied to make the treatment painless.
2.Treatment process
A.After entering the operating room, the doctor will guide you to sit on the 3D automatic lift chair, start the lift chair to make you lie flat under the host lens, the doctor will set your head in the right position and then stop turning your head.
B. In a relaxing musical environment, the doctor uses the lid opener to hold your eyelids open and your eyes are to gaze at the microscope light above. While the doctor is operating, be careful to cooperate well by not squeezing your eyes and avoiding turning your eyeballs.
C. When the doctor activates the laser, please look at the red light above you and fix your eye position so that the laser scan position is accurate. At this time, you can hear a slight “popping” sound of the laser and smell some scorching odor, this process will last for a few dozen seconds or so.
D. Wrap the eye or wear an eye patch after the procedure.
There is no obvious discomfort during the whole treatment, and the spirit can be completely relaxed.
Precautions after treatment
Wear an eye patch or wrap the eye after surgery and go home to rest, pay attention not to touch the eye by mistake after sleeping at night
Do not rub your eyes after surgery
Do not do any physical activity for 3 days
Do not wear eye makeup for 2 weeks
Do not do strenuous sports or confrontational sports (such as basketball, boxing, etc.) for 8 weeks.
No swimming, sauna, etc. for 8 weeks
No heavy drinking and smoking for 2 weeks
Do not use computer and TV for 8 weeks
No close reading for 2 weeks
Wear UV-protective glasses outdoors for 8 weeks
Pay attention to eye cleanliness, avoid water in the eyes when washing face and bathing
No restriction on diet
You can use your eyes normally, bed rest and closed eye rest are not useful for the recovery process
Post-treatment recovery process
It takes about 3 months for the vision to stabilize and there may be mild vision fluctuations during this period.
In the first few days after surgery, some people may have short-term symptoms such as foreign body sensation, eye redness, eye soreness, tearing and photophobia.
Some people may experience glare in the immediate postoperative period, so care should be taken when driving at night.
Some people may experience dry eyes after surgery and may use certain medications prescribed by the doctor.
Some people may have difficulty reading at close range. The older the person is and the higher the original prescription, the more severe it is, but it can be gradually relieved over time.
Post-operative medication
It is important to use medication as prescribed after surgery. Dropping other medications or using the wrong dosage may affect the effectiveness of treatment. After surgery, please come to the center for a review at the time indicated on the review card.
Please select the medication method according to the method markings on the review card.
A. Femtosecond CustomVue.
Antibiotic eye drops (levofloxacin eye drops) continue to be used for one week after surgery, one drop four times a day, then discontinue
Hormonal eye drops (i.e., flomylone eye drops) postoperatively for one week, one drop four times a day, then discontinue
Artificial tear eye drops (hepatocyte eye drops) post-operative use for three months, two to four times a day, one drop at a time, and then discontinued as appropriate
B, femtosecond LASIK: antibiotic eye drops (levofloxacin eye drops) continue to use for one week after surgery, four times a day, one drop at a time, and then discontinue
Hormonal eye drops (i.e., flomylone eye drops) postoperative use for one week, four times a day, one drop at a time, and then discontinue
Artificial tear eye drops (hepatocarpus ophthalmicus) for three months after surgery, two to four times a day, one drop at a time, then discontinue as appropriate
C, CustomVue: antibiotic eye drops (levofloxacin eye drops) continue to use for one week after surgery, four times a day, one drop at a time, and then discontinue
Hormonal eye drops (flumetron eye drops) post-operative use for one month, four times a day for the first week, three times a day for the second week, twice a day for the third week, and one drop once a day for the fourth week, then discontinue
Artificial tear eye drops (hepatica ophthalmic solution) for three months after surgery, two to four times a day, one drop at a time, then discontinue as appropriate
D. Standard LASIK: antibiotic eye drops (levofloxacin eye drops) continue to be used for one week after surgery, four times a day, one drop at a time, and then discontinue
Hormonal eye drops (flumetron eye drops) post-operative use for one month, four times a day for the first week, three times a day for the second week, twice a day for the third week, and one drop once a day for the fourth week, then discontinue
Artificial tear eye drops (hepatocarpus ophthalmicus) for three months after surgery, two to four times a day, one drop at a time, then discontinue as appropriate
E, LASEK & PRK: antibiotic eye drops (levofloxacin eye drops) continue to be used for one week after surgery, four times a day, one drop at a time, and then discontinue
Hormonal eye drops (flumetron eye drops) post-operative use for four months, four times a day for the first month, three times a day for the second month, twice a day for the third month, and one drop once a day for the fourth month, then discontinue
Artificial tear eye drops (hepatocarpus ophthalmicus) for four months, two to four times a day, one drop at a time, then discontinue as appropriate
Special Reminder
Laser treatment does not affect other physiological and pathological processes of the eye, such as presbyopia and pre-existing pathological changes in the fundus of the eye
The laser can correct existing myopia, but it cannot prevent the occurrence or development of myopia, so post-operative eye protection is still very important and should be taken seriously
Laser treatment can be repeated, for very rare high myopia, if there is partial refractive regression can be treated twice