Most of the patients get back to their day to day activities, after a day or two of the Lasik eye surgical procedure. However, one should get back so, only after the confirmation from the surgeon. After the Lasik surgery, you are advised to wear the sunglasses, so that your eyes stay protected against the heat of the sunshine. This precaution is needed as eyes are sensitive to the intense light and even moderate heat. Sunglasses must be used, every time you step out of your house, during the day, no matter, there is sun or not.
Why Sunglasses?
Sunglasses not only protect the yes from the harmful and harsh ultraviolet rays, but also act as physical barrier to the eyes, preventing any possible dust particles to penetrate into your eyes. The same glasses also help your eyes to protect from the wind.
Sunglasses Indoor Also?
Yes, sunglasses are advised to be used indoor also, especially, during the night, before going bed. It is instructed by your surgeon, in order to prevent rubbing of your eyes.
How Long To Wear Sunglasses?
Wearing the sunglasses is mandatory both the indoor and outdoor, for the first 24 hours post surgery, at all times. After one day of surgery, you need to wear the sunglasses only outdoors to protect your eyes against dust and wind and not needed for indoors. And you have to make sure that you don’t drive with sunglasses, during nights. Typically, the period of wearing the sunglasses post surgery is not more than a couple of weeks. However, it is usually advised by your doctor to wear the sunglasses if you go for outing in the bright sun. This care is advised for a few months after the surgery, until complete recovery of the eyes. The accurate period of being cautious in the hot sun is different for individuals, and it is receive the instructions and guidelines from your surgeon, right after the surgery.
On an overall, you would be the best person, understanding the best time and period, until you feel comfortable with your vision, with or without glasses.