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Laser Eye Surgery and training

  • 14-10-2010 9:55am
    #1
    jfh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,
    not looking for any medical advise, just wondering if anyone here had the threatment and did it effect you training?
    Did you have to take a few days off running.
    Thanks


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  • #2
    TheRoadRunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,983 ✭✭✭TheRoadRunner


    had it done about 3 years ago. Had to take 2-3 days off. I wore sunglasses for the next week while running just in case dust/insects flew into the eye and caused agitation. My surgery went very well and recovery was quick but others take longer to heal so it all depends on this


  • #3
    TakeaBowSon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 89 ✭✭TakeaBowSon


    Got it done myself a few years ago and was back doing a bit of running within a week. Surgery was fine and anyone I know who has got it done recovered quickly


  • #4
    jfh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭jfh


    great thanks for that, training for waterford half and don't want to take too many days off. sunglasses are a good idea, might look a bit odd in november though!


  • #5
    In the Woods
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭In the Woods


    That's good to hear. Getting it done a few days after Dublin Marathon but didn't fancy spending a month sitting on the couch.


  • #6
    ThisRegard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Nah, you'll be grand, they advise you to avoid impact sports for a length of time but running only a few days or so.


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  • #7
    shels4ever
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    Planning on getting it done myself next year and that was one of the first questions I asked. Was told 3-4 days should be fine, just ask the questions of who ever is doing it for you .


  • #8
    macinalli
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 907 ✭✭✭macinalli


    It also depends on whether you get the Lasik or Lasek procedure - one is front of eye, the other is on the back. I had the front of eye one done a few years ago and it takes about a week to recover. The one on the back has a quicker recovery time (day or two) but there's no contact sport allowed for a few months after.

    Sunglasses will be essential though - initially cos it'll be blindingly bright, but for a while afterwards your eyes will be very sensitive to dust etc and you can't rub them if they itch!


  • #9
    Magnet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 472 ✭✭Magnet


    I had it done about 3 yrs ago now, avoid contact sports/swimming and anything that involves anything near your eyes, running is fine after a few days up to a week, wear your sunnies to avoid dust/flies, wear a sweat band to avoid sweat getting into youe eyes making you wipe them and avoid eye makeup if you`re a girl (even if you`re a fella-;)) - its the taking it off that`s the problem...


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