You should notice a significant improvement in your vision immediately after you have the surgery. For some patients, it may take a few weeks up to a few months for their eyes to heal completely. There may be minor discomfort after the surgery, but the majority of patients feel fine the following day and are able to resume their normal activities. We will also prescribe medication for any minor pain you may experience from the surgery since some patients feel a mild stinging or experience a burning sensation. If you feel any severe pain, you should contact us immediately.
Within the next 24-48 hours, you should schedule a follow-up post-operative visit so we can remove your eye shield and test your vision. We will give you eye drops so that your eyes can be kept well lubricated to help your cornea to heal. We ask that for the first three days following your surgery that you limit your physical activity. During the six months that follow, we will ask that you schedule regular eye exam.