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Smoking After LASIK Eye Surgery

Can I smoke after a LASIK surgery ?? If not , than for how long do I have to refrain from smoking ??
Fri, 1 Jul 2011
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Ophthalmologist 's  Response
smoking should be avoided for atleast 15 days post LASIK , as this affects the healing of the flap that is created during surgery
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General Surgeon Dr. Avinash A's  Response
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as such there is no harm in smoking other than it affecting your healing process..wait for a week or so..smoke occasionally..have a good day
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Smoking After LASIK Eye Surgery

smoking should be avoided for atleast 15 days post LASIK , as this affects the healing of the flap that is created during surgery