Lasik: A List of Post Op Must Haves

My zombie eyes are slowly healing. Thank God. On the other hand, I haven't worn makeup for about a week now. So I might as well have zombie eyes to match my mascara-less, foundation-less zombie face.

In case my last blog post didn't terrify you enough to avoid Lasik forever, then check out this mini list of post-op necessities for your future Lasik endeavors:

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1. NyQuil...or Vodka, whichever is more easily accessible.  Immediately after your surgery you're going to want to sleep. A lot. Your surgeon may have given you a Valium. Take it. 
2. Sunglasses. Lights will annoy you. Especially at night. So yes, you will look like that cool douchebag wearing sunglasses inside and at night. Get over it. 
3. Baseball Hat. Simple. This will temporarily replace the job of your makeup. It will hide your pale face.

   

   That's me on the left, hiding my post-Lasik pale,
    no makeup, zombie-eye face.

4. Prescription Eye Drops. Your doc will send you home with two types of eye drops. One will be a steroid to help your eye heal. The other will prevent infection. Use them or lose them. Seriously, your eyeballs will probably shrivel and fall out if you don't. 
5. Ibuprofen. The steroid drops your doctor will give you may cause headaches. Or lights may cause headaches. Or the vodka you drank after your surgery may cause headaches. In other words, just keep Ibuprofen nearby. Just in case. (I actually have a headache right now. What can I say, I'm a dedicated blogger.) 
6. Artificial Tears: Systane Ultra eye drops are great for dryness. I keep them on my nightstand, in my jacket pockets, in my car glove box, etc... Remember how I mentioned that my eyes would seal shut like a secret Egyptian tomb when I fell asleep with contact lenses? Yeah, that's how waking up everyday post Lasik goes. This should subside within three months. No pain, no gain, eh? 
7. Sexy Eye Shields (and tape).  I taped these chick magnets to my face every night for five days post surgery. They help prevent scratching your corneal flap off. Enough said.

Overall, it's not that bad. I now see 20/15. I might even apply to become a Navy Seal. Who knows what's next! All I know is now I can run, swim, spin, and hike without worrying about losing a lens. My glasses will never again slide down my sweaty nose. And I won't face the dilemma of choosing between a headband or glasses because you know both don't fit behind my ears at the same time. And I can sleep at night without worrying...about this: 

Win!