What is the recovery period and when will I be able to return to work?
Most people can return to work the next day if the vision permits. You may have some mild fluctuations in your vision that usually stabilizes within a few weeks or longer in some cases of high astigmatism or nearsightedness. For the first three nights after the surgery, you will need to wear a protective eye shield. You will not be able to swim for one week. You may resume exercise the next day after the surgery in most cases. However, contact sports such as basketball or racquetball are restricted for the first two weeks and after that you should wear protective eyewear.
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