How to Prevent Ingrowth After LASIK

Epithelial ingrowth at the end of a successful LASIK treatment may not be a sign of a complication, but of healing. LASIK procedures involve using laser beams for the correction of vision disorders like myopia, hypermetropia and cataracts. The epithelial ingrowth results from the continued growth of a few live epithelial cells under the replaced corneal flap. Though not immediately evident after LASIK surgery, the ingrowths can be experienced after a few weeks after the surgery was performed. Some of the epithelial ingrowths resolve on their own, while some of them that come with non-resolvable discomfort like blurry vision have to be taken care of.

Instructions

• 1

  Do not touch your eye frequently after LASIK.

• 2

  Add eye drops on a regular basis to keep the eye flap moisturized and avoid dryness.

• 3

  Trim you nails to avoid any sort of accidental harm to the flap from sharp edges.

• 4

  Avoid using any non-steroidal eye drops.

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  Wear glasses (non-prescription) throughout the day to prevent dust or foreign objects getting in your eyes.