Recovery after LASIK eye surgery?

The initial healing after LASIK is so fast that it has been termed the "wow" effect because so many patients say "wow I can see already." This is from the fact that the flap only needs to heal at the edges, and the central vision part of the cornea is not disturbed.  Although the... more

I typically tell patients they will see well enough to drive and go back to work the very next day. Hard to believe, but true. Of course, there are rare exceptions, more common with extremely severe preop prescriptions. If your job entails exposure to chemicals, or very dusty and dirty places, I recommend... more

For LASIK surgery (creating a flap) you can typically expect several hours of slightly blurred vision immediately after the surgery. This can be accompanied by some minor stinging or tearing. By the next morning most people are seeing very well and have little discomfort. Night time glare can be an issue for... more