PRK Postoperative Instructions
PRK Postoperative Instructions
PRK Postoperative Instructions
During the postoperative phase, it is of the utmost importance for our patients to carefully follow their doctor's recommendations. Utilizing the eye drops prescribed by your physician will support a rapid and smooth recovery process. As recovery times vary from patient to patient, your doctor's personalized guidance should always remain your primary reference.
During the postoperative phase, it is of the utmost importance for our patients to carefully follow their doctor's recommendations. Utilizing the eye drops prescribed by your physician will support a rapid and smooth recovery process. As recovery times vary from patient to patient, your doctor's personalized guidance should always remain your primary reference.
During the postoperative phase, it is of the utmost importance for our patients to carefully follow their doctor's recommendations. Utilizing the eye drops prescribed by your physician will support a rapid and smooth recovery process. As recovery times vary from patient to patient, your doctor's personalized guidance should always remain your primary reference.
Postoperative Eye Drop Treatment
Your eye drop treatment will last for 3 weeks following your PRK surgery.
Day one and day two:
Moxai: 1 drop every hour
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop every 30 minutes for the first 6 hours, followed by 1 drop every hour
Days three and four:
Moxai: 1 drop every 2 hours
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times a day
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop every 2 hours
Days five, six, and seven:
Moxai: 1 drop, 5 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 5 times daily
The second week:
Moxai: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
The third week:
Moxai: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 2 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Weeks four, five, and six:
Lotemax: 1 drop, once daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Postoperative Eye Drop Treatment
Your eye drop treatment will last for 3 weeks following your PRK surgery.
Day one and day two:
Moxai: 1 drop every hour
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop every 30 minutes for the first 6 hours, followed by 1 drop every hour
Days three and four:
Moxai: 1 drop every 2 hours
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times a day
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop every 2 hours
Days five, six, and seven:
Moxai: 1 drop, 5 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 5 times daily
The second week:
Moxai: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
The third week:
Moxai: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 2 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Weeks four, five, and six:
Lotemax: 1 drop, once daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Postoperative Eye Drop Treatment
Your eye drop treatment will last for 3 weeks following your PRK surgery.
Day one and day two:
Moxai: 1 drop every hour
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop every 30 minutes for the first 6 hours, followed by 1 drop every hour
Days three and four:
Moxai: 1 drop every 2 hours
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times a day
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop every 2 hours
Days five, six, and seven:
Moxai: 1 drop, 5 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 5 times daily
The second week:
Moxai: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
The third week:
Moxai: 1 drop, 3 times daily
Lotemax: 1 drop, 2 times daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Weeks four, five, and six:
Lotemax: 1 drop, once daily
Bepanthol Eye: 1 drop, 4 times daily
Important Safety Guidelines for the Administration of Eye Drops
Following your surgery, it is of the utmost importance that you take all recovery medications prescribed by your physician exactly as directed and at the scheduled times.
The tip of the dropper bottle must not touch the eye; eye drops should be instilled from above.
When administering the eye drops, the lower eyelid should be gently pulled down, and the drops should be instilled into the eyelid without applying pressure to the eye.
Always shake Lotemax drops well before use.
The eyelids should not be wiped; any excess fluid should be gently dabbed away from below (from the cheek).
It is recommended to wait 1 minute between the application of each individual drop.
Important Safety Guidelines for the Administration of Eye Drops
Following your surgery, it is of the utmost importance that you take all recovery medications prescribed by your physician exactly as directed and at the scheduled times.
The tip of the dropper bottle must not touch the eye; eye drops should be instilled from above.
When administering the eye drops, the lower eyelid should be gently pulled down, and the drops should be instilled into the eyelid without applying pressure to the eye.
Always shake Lotemax drops well before use.
The eyelids should not be wiped; any excess fluid should be gently dabbed away from below (from the cheek).
It is recommended to wait 1 minute between the application of each individual drop.
Important Safety Guidelines for the Administration of Eye Drops
Following your surgery, it is of the utmost importance that you take all recovery medications prescribed by your physician exactly as directed and at the scheduled times.
The tip of the dropper bottle must not touch the eye; eye drops should be instilled from above.
When administering the eye drops, the lower eyelid should be gently pulled down, and the drops should be instilled into the eyelid without applying pressure to the eye.
Always shake Lotemax drops well before use.
The eyelids should not be wiped; any excess fluid should be gently dabbed away from below (from the cheek).
It is recommended to wait 1 minute between the application of each individual drop.
Important instructions for the use of eye drops and conditions that may arise during the healing process
During the first 3 days, you may experience blurry vision, tearing, burning, and stinging; please be assured that this is a normal part of the recovery process. Consequently, it is recommended that you remain indoors for the first 2 days and rest in a darkened environment as much as possible.
It is entirely normal to experience sensitivity to light during the first week following your surgery. For your protection and comfort, you must wear sunglasses with a high protection factor.
You may experience dryness in your eyes. This discomfort can be effectively alleviated using artificial tears prescribed by your physician.
Important instructions for the use of eye drops and conditions that may arise during the healing process
During the first 3 days, you may experience blurry vision, tearing, burning, and stinging; please be assured that this is a normal part of the recovery process. Consequently, it is recommended that you remain indoors for the first 2 days and rest in a darkened environment as much as possible.
It is entirely normal to experience sensitivity to light during the first week following your surgery. For your protection and comfort, you must wear sunglasses with a high protection factor.
You may experience dryness in your eyes. This discomfort can be effectively alleviated using artificial tears prescribed by your physician.
Important instructions for the use of eye drops and conditions that may arise during the healing process
During the first 3 days, you may experience blurry vision, tearing, burning, and stinging; please be assured that this is a normal part of the recovery process. Consequently, it is recommended that you remain indoors for the first 2 days and rest in a darkened environment as much as possible.
It is entirely normal to experience sensitivity to light during the first week following your surgery. For your protection and comfort, you must wear sunglasses with a high protection factor.
You may experience dryness in your eyes. This discomfort can be effectively alleviated using artificial tears prescribed by your physician.
Important Information Regarding Your Medical Billing and Payment Process
It is strongly recommended that you follow these instructions to ensure your PRK treatment proceeds in the healthiest and most successful manner possible.
On the first day following your surgery, please strictly avoid the following activities for your safety and optimal recovery.
Smoking and alcohol consumption
Screen time (phone/tablet/computer)
During the first week after your surgery, please ensure you avoid the following:
You should avoid showering for the first 3 days. (In the following days, please ensure that you avoid any contact of water with your eyes while showering).
Kindly refrain from washing your face for the first 5 days.
Please do not rub the eye area during the first 6 days.
For your safety and optimal healing, please strictly avoid the following during the first 2 weeks after your surgery:
Tensing of the facial muscles and forehead
Sleeping on your face
Strenuous exercise
Swimming
Turkish bath / Sauna
Applying makeup
For dry eyes, it is recommended to use artificial tears for a duration of 6 months.
Following your surgery, it is highly recommended that you wear sunglasses for a period of 6 months.
Important Information Regarding Your Medical Billing and Payment Process
It is strongly recommended that you follow these instructions to ensure your PRK treatment proceeds in the healthiest and most successful manner possible.
On the first day following your surgery, please strictly avoid the following activities for your safety and optimal recovery.
Smoking and alcohol consumption
Screen time (phone/tablet/computer)
During the first week after your surgery, please ensure you avoid the following:
You should avoid showering for the first 3 days. (In the following days, please ensure that you avoid any contact of water with your eyes while showering).
Kindly refrain from washing your face for the first 5 days.
Please do not rub the eye area during the first 6 days.
For your safety and optimal healing, please strictly avoid the following during the first 2 weeks after your surgery:
Tensing of the facial muscles and forehead
Sleeping on your face
Strenuous exercise
Swimming
Turkish bath / Sauna
Applying makeup
For dry eyes, it is recommended to use artificial tears for a duration of 6 months.
Following your surgery, it is highly recommended that you wear sunglasses for a period of 6 months.
Important Information Regarding Your Medical Billing and Payment Process
It is strongly recommended that you follow these instructions to ensure your PRK treatment proceeds in the healthiest and most successful manner possible.
On the first day following your surgery, please strictly avoid the following activities for your safety and optimal recovery.
Smoking and alcohol consumption
Screen time (phone/tablet/computer)
During the first week after your surgery, please ensure you avoid the following:
You should avoid showering for the first 3 days. (In the following days, please ensure that you avoid any contact of water with your eyes while showering).
Kindly refrain from washing your face for the first 5 days.
Please do not rub the eye area during the first 6 days.
For your safety and optimal healing, please strictly avoid the following during the first 2 weeks after your surgery:
Tensing of the facial muscles and forehead
Sleeping on your face
Strenuous exercise
Swimming
Turkish bath / Sauna
Applying makeup
For dry eyes, it is recommended to use artificial tears for a duration of 6 months.
Following your surgery, it is highly recommended that you wear sunglasses for a period of 6 months.
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TÜV approved since 2012
We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.
Consultation center serving patients since 2008 in the
Herrenstrasse 14, D-76437 Rastatt, Germany
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Toll-free Hotline: 0800 900 24 24
Consultation Center:
+44 7908 701871
Consultation center since 2008.
TÜV approved since 2012
We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.
Consultation center serving patients since 2008 in the
Herrenstrasse 14, D-76437 Rastatt, Germany
Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Toll-free Hotline: 0800 900 24 24
Consultation Center:
+44 7908 701871
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Consultation center since 2008.
TÜV approved since 2012