Dr. William Boothe Explains Lasik and Water Activities
Lasik performed by Dr. William Boothe can give you full freedom from eyeglasses and contact lenses allowing you to enjoy water activities such as swimming, surfing, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can only imagine what a great experience it would be to see the world in all of its beauty and be able to focus on sport rather than dealing with visual aids.
Please do not forget to limit some of your activities right after undergoing Lasik correction. Dr. William Boothe says that swimming is not advisable as it may cause harm to your eyes within the first two months following the procedure. You will most likely notice your eyesight improvement even the next day after the laser surgery, but you must remember that your corneal flap needs some time for proper recovery. That is why you should focus your attention on protecting and taking care of your eyes for at least the first few weeks after the procedure.
There is many types of harmful bacteria and microbes that inhabit oceans, seas and rivers. Without protection, they could get under your unhealed corneal flap and lead to infection, inflammation or other eye problems. Swimming pools can also be a threat to your eyes as the water in them is full of microscopic organisms and disinfectants. Active water sports such as water skiing or surfing may lead to flap complications if there are collisions of the eyes and the water.
So if you are planning to spend some time at the beach or the country club before a two months recovery period ends, it is highly recommended to take all precautionary measures to avoid penetration of water into your eyes. For example, you can use protective eye glasses, goggles or a diving mask. In certain instances, Dr. William Boothe suggests not to let a patient’s eyes contact water for a longer period of time according to the medical conditions in individual cases.
If you need more information, visit BootheLaserCenter.com or call 214-328-0444 for a free consultation to see if you are suitable for laser eye surgery.