Astigmatism, nearsightedness, or farsightedness can be corrected with LASIK or laser in-situ keratomileusis. A LASIK surgery corrects vision by reshaping the cornea, the transparent part of the eye so that light falls on the retina correctly. To eliminate spectacles, people choose LASIK.
Some types of surgery may prevent you from eating before or after. With LASIK, this is not the case. Before the procedure, it is recommended that you eat a light meal and drink plenty of water. Consuming healing foods is okay after LASIK.
A healthy body can be maintained by eating healthy foods. Foods that support eye health can be consumed.
After LASIK surgery, what foods should you eat and what should you avoid? If your doctor advises otherwise, LASIK has no specific food restrictions. In order to heal well, you should eat healthily, and here are some suggestions:
Here Are The Foods You Should Eat
Whole Wheat
It is extremely beneficial to eat whole grains if you want to improve your vision. Your surgeon recommends these low-glycaemic index foods instead of refined carbs and sugary beverages after surgery.
Whole grains contain essential nutrients, including vitamin E, zinc, and niacin. Some examples are oats, brown rice, quinoa, and whole grains.
Citrus Fruits
Recovery and healing are aided by a diet rich in vitamin C. Fruits rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits. Multivitamins should be avoided if possible. Oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and limes are some citrus fruits to include in your diet. Even though berries are not citrus fruits, you will want to include them because they have plenty of vitamin C.
Carrots
We all know carrots are good for our eyes. After LASIK, carrots are especially helpful. You can protect your eyes with carrots because they are a great source of vitamins A, C, and carotenoids.
Leafy Greens
Antioxidants and pigments in these leafy greens may delay the aging of the eyes. Certain eye diseases, such as cataracts and AMD, can be prevented by eating vegetables like these. LASIK surgery patients can heal more quickly by eating leafy green vegetables like broccoli, peas, and avocados.
Nuts
The benefits of nuts for healing cannot be overstated. The omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E found in nuts make them excellent energy sources. Nuts can be great for your eyes if you eat a handful daily.
Eggs
You should include eggs in your diet if you love eggs. The protein and healthy fat in eggs make them a good source of nutrition. You can have them scrambled, in an omelet, sunny side up, and so on.
Now let’s go over the foods to avoid:
Red Meat
High cholesterol levels are often caused by red meat, sausage, and processed meats high in saturated fat. In the macular vessels of the eye, plaque accumulates, reducing blood flow. You can develop macular degeneration if you eat fatty meats, a condition that affects the retina and causes loss of vision.
Sugar
It is also unhealthy for the body to consume a sugar-laden diet. When you consume large amounts of sugar, your blood sugar level increases, causing complications related to your eyes.
Junk Food
In large or moderate quantities, snacks such as chips, cookies, and candy can negatively impact your vision. Studies have found that fats in junk foods can harm your eyes and cause eye diseases. Furthermore, salt and sugar in these foods inhibit blood flow to the eyes and affect the health of the body’s organs and circulation.
Anything Fried
Heating and reheating oils change their molecular structure, which is bad for our bodies and eyes. The heart and blood circulation is also affected by fried foods, resulting in blurry vision due to reduced blood supply to the eyes.
