LASIK Recovery

There seems to be some debate as to how long it takes to recover from LASIK surgery. Depending on which website you go to, you may get a different statistic. The intention of this article is to finally settle the matter.

Post Surgery LASIK Recovery

After the LASIK procedure has been completed, there actually isn’t much down time, and you should expect a quick recovery period. The good news is that if no complications occur, (and complications are rare) you can expect to be able to return to work or school the very next day following the surgery. Well, maybe that’s not the best news for those hoping to have some down time…

Depending on how your eyes are responding to the procedure, you may have to take a few actions to prevent post-operative complications from occurring. Your ophthalmologist may instruct you to take antibiotics to ward off infection or may suggest anti-inflammatory eye drops to decrease sensitivity or irritation.

You may also be instructed to wear protective shields over your eyes for a night or two, but this isn’t required.

Eye Vision and LASIK Recovery

I think where most people get confused about LASIK recovery is in the fact that your vision won’t be perfect right away. There is a period of adjustment where your eyes shift into perfect vision, and his process can take a while. Some people consider this adjustment period the “LASIK recovery” period, and thus the mass confusion about the matter.

In reality, it can take up to 3 months or your vision to reach its clear and final focus. However, after waking up the day following the surgery, you should notice some considerable, positive difference in your vision.

It’s common to have a quick LASIK recovery after getting the procedure done, especially for patients that were previously farsighted. A first, objects in the distance may appear fuzzy, but this is a normal phase of LASIK Recovery and should clear up quickly.

Post Operation LASIK Recovery

There are a few things you should know about how to take care of your eyes after getting the LASIK procedure. Immediately after the surgery, you should avoid trying to focus your eyes in any way. This means avoiding reading, computers and televisions. The best thing to do probably go to sleep after the surgery, as you’ll need to rest your eyes for the next 24 hours.

Some discomfort following LASIK surgery is expected. During LASIK recovery, some patients experience dry, itching sensations in their eyes. This is normal, as after the anesthesia wears off, the eyes begin to regain feeling. It’s very important that you avoid rubbing your eyes for the first week or so, or you may disrupt the healing process. It’s also highly recommended that you do not apply any make-up or smoke cigarettes for at least a week. Irritating your eye in any way could have negative effects.

Your doctor should set up several follow-up appointments during the LASIK recovery period just to make sure your eyes are healing properly. If you experience any abnormal effects, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Conclusions About LASIK Recovery

Hopefully this article has proven helpful in clearing up any questions or concerns you may have about the LASIK recovery period and laser eye surgery. While it may take your eyes a while to fully heal into perfect 20/20 vision, you’ll be free to go about your regular daily activities the day following the procedure.

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