We encourage you to go home and get as much rest as possible the day of your surgery. Keep your eyes gently closed as much as possible. Take 1 prescribed relaxation tablet every 6-8 hours as needed for sleep. Do not drink any alcohol while taking prescription relaxing medications.  Keep your eye shield on until the next day or as directed by your physician. You will be asked to continue wearing the eye shield at bedtime only for one week following surgery.  Do not rub, bump or squeeze your eye shut following surgery since this may dislodge the flap.  It is recommended that you protect your eyes for three weeks with sunglasses, sports goggles and/or safety glasses while engaging in outdoor activities, or if in your occupation you are at risk of an eye injury.  Do not drive unless you have been cleared by your physician to do so. Only drive if you feel confident and safe with your vision.  Never drive while under the influence of any pain medications or relaxing medications.  Your vision may fluctuate for the first few weeks. Use good judgment.  Do not wear eye makeup for one week following surgery.  Avoid any pressure on the colored part of your eye following surgery.  You may bathe or shower; however, avoid getting any water in your eye for two weeks after surgery.  No swimming, hot tubs or whirlpools for two weeks.  You may experience light sensitivity and/or glare around lights.  You should protect your eyes with UV filtering sunglasses following surgery.  Call our office if you are experiencing any symptoms such as major fluctuations in your vision, extreme light sensitivity, discharge, or pain. If after business hours, please call 1-800-345-8979 for assistance.  Visit our patient forms section for more details on after surgery instructions.