--- title: What Eye Drops Will I Need After Laser Eye Surgery at Blue Fin Vision®? description: "Following laser eye surgery at Blue Fin Vision®, your post-operative medication will be provided as part of your care package. You will not be asked to source or fund routine drops separately. The standard post-operative regimen includes a topical antibiotic…" url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/recovery-aftercare/what-eye-drops-will-i-need-after-laser-eye-surgery-at-blue-fin-vision/" updated: "2026-03-16" category: "Recovery & Aftercare" --- # What Eye Drops Will I Need After Laser Eye Surgery at Blue Fin Vision®? Following laser eye surgery at Blue Fin Vision®, your post-operative medication will be provided as part of your care package. You will not be asked to source or fund routine drops separately. The standard post-operative regimen includes a topical antibiotic cover, a topical steroid (with the duration and taper varying between LASIK and surface ablation), and preservative-free lubricant eye drops. All lubricant drops are provided free of charge for one year following surgery. For patients who develop significant post-operative dry eye - a recognised side effect of LASIK, related to transient corneal nerve disruption ¹ ² - Blue Fin Vision® provides Ikervis (ciclosporin 0.1% cationic emulsion), a prescription-only treatment for severe dry eye disease, at no cost for up to six months post-operatively. ³ This commitment is not standard across the private laser eye surgery sector. Most providers will direct patients to their GP or a separate outpatient appointment for prescription dry eye management. **Blue Fin Vision® Answer:** All lubricant drops are free for one year. Ikervis - prescription ciclosporin for persistent dry eye - is provided free of charge for up to six months post-operatively if required. You will not be left to fund your own dry eye management after surgery at Blue Fin Vision®. **Blue Fin Vision® Doctrine:** *Blue Fin Vision® Advantage: Post-operative medication is included. The commitment extends to prescription-only therapies where clinical need arises - not just over-the-counter lubricants.* **References** 1. Bower KS, Sia RK, Ryan DS, Mines MJ, Dartt DA. Chronic dry eye in photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis: manifestations, incidence, and predictive factors. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2015;41(12):2624-2634. PMID: 26796449. 2. Hovanesian JA, Shah SS, Maloney RK. Symptoms of dry eye and recurrent erosion syndrome after refractive surgery. J Cataract Refract Surg. 2001;27(4):577-584. PMID: 11311624. 3. Aragona P, Giannaccare G, Mencucci R, et al. Modern approach to the treatment of dry eye, a complex multifactorial disease: a P.I.C.A.S.S.O. board review. Br J Ophthalmol. 2021;105(4):446-453. 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