You’re considering LASIK surgery, but you’re curious about what to expect after LASIK surgery? After all, LASIK is a surgery and some hesitation/curiosity is to be expected! We’ll look into exactly what to expect after LASIK Surgery.

During The Surgery

To conduct the surgery, your LASIK surgeon will most likely put you under local anesthesia in the form of eye drops. However, some patients may require mild sedation. Anesthesia options should be discussed with your doctor. The surgery itself usually takes about 10 minutes to complete. After surgery, you should plan to have someone drive you home.

What Should I Expect After LASIK Surgery?

Most patients report that their eyes felt fairly normal the day after surgery. However, every patient is different. Your doctor will likely give your protective eyewear that you will be required to wear while sleeping.

What should you expect after LASIK surgery?

Usually, you don’t have to wear the eyewear longer than about a week. Your doctor will give you prescription eye drops to prevent infection and inflammation and eye drops to keep your eyes moist. Even though they may not feel dry, your eyes will be dry and will require the eye drops. These drops may cause a momentary slight burn or blurring of your vision, which is to be expected. Do not use any eye drops not approved by your eye doctor.

Healing after LASIK surgery usually occurs very rapidly, as the eyes are one of the fastest repaired parts of the human body. After LASIK surgery, your eyes may be red and watery. These normal symptoms are just part of the healing process. However, you may feel the urge to rub your eyes, like they’re irritated. Resist rubbing your eyes, and use the eye drops given to you by your doctor. Your vision may be blurry and hazy for the first day, but most patients notice improved vision within a few days of surgery. Some patients even experience improved vision immediately after LASIK surgery.

Specific follow-up appointments after your LASIK surgery varies from one surgeon to another. Typically, you will revisit the doctor for an evaluation 24 to 48 hours after surgery, as well as at regular intervals within the first six months. Most patients can return to work the next day or within a few days. Slight discomfort, sensitivity to light and eye dryness are common healing affects after LASIK surgery. However, if you think you are having any issues, it is important to call your doctor to see if further care is required.

Change Your Life

The recovery after LASIK surgery is minimal, and the surgery itself can literally change your life. So what’s stopping you? Sign up for an entirely FREE consultation today by clicking HERE. We’ll qualify you for LASIK surgery, discuss payment options, and give you more information on what to expect after LASIK surgery. We’re here to help you achieve clear vision…something everyone deserves!

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