Lasik wait time

Kolola_Bear · Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2010 Posts: 13

Hey guys, I had lasik done 5 weeks ago. Before my surgery the doc said that i had to wait 4 weeks before wakeboarding again. I had my month checkup and she said everything was perfect, but then she said i couldnt get in the lake for another 2 weeks but didnt say why.

She told me she doesnt like any kind water at all and doesnt want me getting in it. I seached around and most people said they just had to wait a month. She makes it out to be like i will never be able to ride again. Any advice?

Thanks

JeffreyCH · Posted: Sep 23, 2010 6:09 am Post subject:

Swimming goggles??

Brando86 · Criminal Joined: 01 Jul 2010 Posts: 73 City: Decatur

A month sounds about right to me..

Kolola_Bear · Newbie Joined: 21 Mar 2010 Posts: 13

haha goggles is a good idea. i might pick some up at the store. appreciate the replies guys.

flixmaster · Site Owner Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 7488

I was on the water 10 days. I had this done a few months ago.

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Doc told me 2 months. I did it in January for a reason.

They are worried about getting an infection in your eye before the flap has fully healed.

da Liks · Addict Joined: 22 Aug 2010 Posts: 594

sure you can be in the water again! just let it heal for 2 more weeks and you're golden!

pet575 · Posted: Sep 23, 2010 8:28 am Post subject:

Chocoholic · Soul Rider Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 363 City: Dubai

Well it's not really about theory. I think it's more about the fact that each individual has different healing times. If you had Lasik, then bear in mind they've made a flap in your eye lense, s it might be this that is taking a little longer to heal and reset itself.

If you were to go before the recommened time, take a face plant or eyelid flipper, then you could damage your eye as it's not yet totally healed.