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<p>You will be given steroid eye drops to use for several weeks following the surgery in order to aid healing.  </p><div></div><p>You are usually advised to wear sunglasses or dark eyeglasses following surgery for a few days, or even up to a few weeks, in order to protect the eyes from bright lights and sunshine. Some people will also be given eye goggles to wear at night to prevent rubbing of the eyes and to reduce the likelihood that they will develop dry eyes. Others will be given moisturising tear drops to moisturise the eyes. </p><div></div><p>It's recommended that LASEK patients do not drive or operate heavy machinery for several days following the surgery, although depending on the outcome of your surgery, your doctor might recommend that you wait for a few weeks. </p><div></div><p>You'll need to see a doctor one week after surgery with follow-up appointments at three months and six months.</p><div></div><p>It may also be recommended that you avoid applying lotions, creams or makeup around the eye area for at least two weeks and you should also avoid swimming pools, Jacuzzis or hot tubs for at least two months, as these have been linked with an increased risk of infection. Contact sports, particularly strenuous contact sports, should be avoided for around one month.</p><div></div><p>If you experience severe pain or discomfort following the procedure, or any other debilitating side effects, you should contact the clinic or surgeon who treated you for advice immediately. Most doctors will recommend that you take painkillers, if necessary, to control the pain, but any unusual effects will need to be checked.</p>

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