What is the recovery time after the procedure and what can I expect?
All patients immediately after LASIK will see blurry. In fact, for the first six hours after LASIK normal symptoms include: blurred vision, light sensitivity, eye irritation (similar to the sensation that an eyelash is trapped between the eye and lid), and tearing. After the first six hours, these symptoms resolve. All patients are instructed to use antibiotic and steroid eyedrops for about one week after surgery. One cannot hurt the eye by using it after surgery. Therefore, watching TV, computer work, reading, etc will not affect the outcome of LASIK. Restrictions after LASIK: no eye or eyelid rubbing or forceful eyelid closure (squeezing), no eyelid makeup, no swimming for 4 days. Normal activity that does not include pressure on the eye such as walking, jogging, routine work is allowed the day after LASIK. Discomfort is rare and minimal. Usually vision is immediately improved but may fluctuate for several weeks. For a week a shield is worn over the eye at night until complete healin
