What should I do to prepare for my upcoming LASIK surgery?

So you've made the decision to go through LASIK Eye Surgery! Congratulations! You're on your way to clearer, more perfect vision, and you're probably going to no longer need the hassle of glasses or contacts. This is an exciting time, but you're right: there absolutely are some things you need to do before your surgery.

If you're currently wearing contacts, you should stop wearing them 5-20 days before your surgery (consult your surgeon for the recommended time for you). Some surgeons may even recommend stopping wearing your contacts as long as six weeks in advance.

Before your surgery, you're going to have your corneas examined with a pachymeter to determine the exact thickness. This thickness is going to play a part in how much work the laser is going to have to do. Similarly, your surgeon is also going to take a topographic map of the surface of your cornea, which will serve as a guideline for the laser ablation. Your surgeon may take some additional measurements to make sure the actual procedure is precise and customized to your needs.

Some surgeons choose to prescribe a antibiotic prior to the surgery to avoid the risk of infection after the procedure. It is important to let your surgeon know if you have any pharmaceutical allergies.