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elizabethandzoe


02/13/2015

How long can I have a diving after a lasik surgery?

I have a diving trip planned from the 22nd to 26th of January. If I were to do lasik procedure now, will I be able to make this trip? I'm quite confused because certain information given to me states that after 2 weeks, water activities may be resumed while some state that 4 weeks of rest is required before resuming any water activities. Kindly advise. Thank you.
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  • christ_band04

    02/13/2015

    Regarding to your problem, I recommend waiting for 4 weeks after Lasik before diving. This is to ensure that the cornea has fully healed and to prevent any risk of infection.
  • Zoe

    04/02/2015

    Diving after LASIK is fine as long as you are post-op for at least two weeks, and if diving an a pond or a place where the water is stagnet (lots of bacteria, don't let the water get in your eyes at least a month out. If your eyes are feeling dry at any time use an artificail tear (presertive free) such as Thera Tears of Refresh Plus. I hope you are enjoying your new vision
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