The vast majority of patients see very well after LASIK and are happy with their vision. LASIK recovery is often minimal and very little time passes between surgery and when patients achieve very clear vision (2-3 days). In fact, according to a recent review of international research, more than 95 percent of patients are satisfied with the outcome of their LASIK eye surgery,  and most are able to see clearly without glasses or contact lenses after the procedure. Recovery periods for PRK (5-7 days) and Epi-LASIK (4-6 days) are longer because no flap is created during these procedures and the protective layer over the cornea is growing back .

Immediately After LASIK

You will see noticeably better without glasses immediately following your LASIK procedure. But, while your eyes are healing, it is normal for your vision to fluctuate and be less than perfect during your LASIK, PRK, Epi-LASIK recovery.

The post-LASIK healing process typically takes several weeks, and during this time it is not unusual to experience sensitivity to light, blurred and/or fluctuating vision, glare, halos around lights and poor night vision. Also, most people experience some degree of dry eyes immediately after LASIK and this common side effect can last several weeks or even months after vision correction surgery.

Everyone’s eyes heal differently. Your recovery from LASIK surgery may be quick and uneventful, or you may experience LASIK side effects and slower healing than the average patient.

Your LASIK surgeon or general eye doctor will conduct a number of follow-up exams (usually, the day following the surgery, one week later, one month later and three months later) after your procedure to monitor your progress and evaluate your vision and eye health.
It is important to follow your doctor’s recommendations during this follow-up period to increase your odds of a successful LASIK outcome.

General guidelines immediately after LASIK include:

• Do not rub your eyes.
• Do not wear eye makeup or apply skin lotions near your eyes.
• Do not swim or use a hot tub.
• Avoid strenuous activity or contact sports.
• Do not drive at night until you are told it is safe to do so.
• Contact your eye doctor immediately if you develop new, unusual or worsening symptoms.
• Use all prescription medicines and artificial tears as directed.

Your refractive surgeon or general eye doctor will discuss with you how long you should follow these and other precautions while your eyes are healing.
Some fluctuation of vision and other visual symptoms are normal during your LASIK recovery period. A final evaluation of your LASIK surgery results cannot occur until healing is complete.
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