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What are you likely to experience after the procedure? • Mild or moderate tearing from eyes • Foreign body sensation or irritation of eyes • Sensitivity to bright light • Hazy vision on the day of treatment Post LASIK Eye Care: Do’s • You should instill your eye drops according to the prescription. • You should clean your eye lid margins from the day after your treatment with sterile tissues. • You can have your normal food. • You should blink your eyes gently and frequently on the day of treatment. • You can watch TV, read books, from the day after your treatment. • You can work on computers from the 3rd day of your treatment. • You can wipe and clean your face away from the eye. • Use sunglasses when you go out and apply plastic shields while sleeping for 2 weeks Don’ts • Do not expose your eyes to dust. • Do not touch or rub your eyes. • Do not take head bath or splash water into the eye and face for 2 weeks. • Do not keep your eyes open for long duration. • Do not clean the eye on the day of your treatment. • Do not swim for one month. • Do not use eyeliner for one month. • Avoid exercises for 1 week. • Avoid self-driving for 1 week. 27