Vision Correction Surgery in the Summer: What You Need to Know
Hello, this is Bright St. Mary Eye Clinic.
As the weather gets hotter,
summer is a season for vacations and breaks,
allowing for leisurely time.
Many people consider vision correction surgery
during this time.
In particular, many people visit us who want to
enjoy water activities and water sports freely without glasses,
or who feel uneasy even when wearing contact lenses
during water activities.
Accordingly, many people are curious about
whether it is safe to undergo vision correction surgery in the summer.
Today, let's learn about
vision correction surgery in the summer.
There are several methods for vision correction surgery, such as LASIK, LASEK, SMILE LASIK,
and lens insertion.
In particular, LASIK and LASEK are surgeries that
correct refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia
by using an excimer laser to reshape the cornea
and adjust the refractive power.
For 1-2 weeks after surgery,
you must go through a corneal recovery period,
and during this period, you should not irritate your eyes
or allow foreign substances to enter.
In particular, for a week,
you should refrain from actions such as strongly closing or rubbing your eyes,
and avoid contact with water.
Therefore, if you have water activity plans,
we recommend undergoing surgery
with a sufficient recovery period.
Generally, after undergoing vision correction surgery,
light exercise such as walking or jogging
is possible after about a week.
However, it is best to start water activities or high-intensity exercises such as fitness
at least one month later.
In the case of SMILE LASIK, in particular,
the corneal incision range is very small, so daily life is possible
only 3-4 days after surgery.
However, it is best to refrain from activities where water enters the eyes, such as swimming,
for at least 2 weeks.
Since swimming pools and beaches may contain various viruses and
harmful substances,
it is best to wear goggles if possible
to protect your eyes.
Precautions after vision correction surgery in summer
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays
can affect the recovery of corneal epithelial cells
and cause eye diseases such as corneal opacity.
Therefore, you should avoid sunlight as much as possible
in the summer when the sun is strong.
Not only when playing in the water, but also when going out,
you should wear sunglasses or UV-blocking glasses
to protect yourself from UV rays.
However, this is not only applicable in summer,
but also in winter, when you can be exposed to a lot of UV rays
as they are reflected by accumulated snow.
Therefore, it cannot be said that it is more inconvenient
just because it is summer!
Also, external impact can cause damage
to the surgical site.
Therefore, crowded spaces or
places where you may be impacted
should be avoided as much as possible.
For women, a particular point to be aware of after vision correction surgery
is cosmetic residue.
If cosmetic residue gets into the eyes,
it can cause foreign body reactions or inflammation.
For about a month after surgery, when using cosmetics,
you should be careful to prevent residue from entering your eyes,
and you should also cleanse thoroughly.
Conclusion
The season does not have a significant impact
when choosing vision correction surgery,
but additional caution is needed in summer.
In summer, outdoor activities such as water activities are frequent,
and washing and bathing are frequent,
so management must be more thorough.
If you have vacation plans, be sure to decide after
detailed consultation with your doctor before surgery.
Vision correction surgery requires pre-operative examination and
meticulous post-operative care.
Bright St. Mary Eye Clinic medical staff prioritize
the patient's eye health,
so we conduct a 1:1 precision examination with an optometrist before surgery.
Various precision examinations are conducted, including
the patient's vision, corneal condition, retinal thickness,
and pupil size.
Through this, we provide consultations on
whether surgery is possible, post-operative corrected vision,
and the most suitable surgical method for your eye condition.
We have various precision examinations and
the latest surgical equipment,
and our medical staff also have extensive clinical experience,
so you can expect stable results.
We hope you will also refer to the testimonials on our website
to help you with your surgery plans!
We operate on a reservation basis,
so please make a reservation comfortably before visiting,
and feel free to contact us with any questions. :)
Source :https://blog.naver.com/oklasik3/223921848950
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