LASIK Postoperative Care & Follow-up

Question 1

When is the standard first post-operative follow-up visit typically scheduled after LASIK surgery?

Accepted Answer

24-48 hours post-op

Answer

1 week post-op

Answer

2 weeks post-op

Answer

1 month post-op

Question 2

Which medication class is routinely prescribed immediately after LASIK surgery to prevent infection?

Accepted Answer

Topical antibiotics

Answer

Antihistamines

Answer

Topical corticosteroids

Answer

Oral NSAIDs

Question 3

Which activity is most critical for patients to avoid in the first 24 hours after LASIK surgery?

Accepted Answer

Rubbing the eyes

Answer

Reading books

Answer

Watching television

Answer

Using a computer

Question 4

How long should patients typically wait before swimming after LASIK surgery?

Accepted Answer

2-4 weeks

Answer

3 days

Answer

1 week

Answer

3 months

Question 5

What visual symptom is most commonly experienced by patients in the first few days after LASIK?

Accepted Answer

Halos and glare around lights

Answer

Total loss of vision

Answer

Binocular diplopia

Answer

Complete color blindness

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of prescribing preservative-free artificial tears after LASIK?

Accepted Answer

To manage post-LASIK dry eye symptoms

Answer

To prevent flap displacement

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To promote faster epithelial healing

Answer

To prevent intraocular pressure spikes

Question 7

Which post-LASIK symptom combination warrants immediate contact with the surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Severe pain with sudden decrease in vision

Answer

Mild light sensitivity on the first day

Answer

Slight blurring of vision in the morning

Answer

Occasional mild headache after surgery