Recovery Following Lasik Surgery

As with any operation, with lasik eye surgery there is a post surgical recovery period. During this time, the healing and vision improvement takes place. If you are considering lasik surgery, you probably have questions about what life is like immediately following lasik surgery. Questions such as how fast will my vision improve? How quickly can I go back to work? How much pain will I be in? Will I continue to require corrective lenses following surgery? While these questions should be thoroughly discussed with your eyecare provider, this article will briefly review these common concerns regarding post lasik recovery.

With regard to discomfort or pain following lasik surgery, after the procedure you may feel a burning sensation or a gritty sort of uncomfortable feeling. This sensation might last for a few hours post surgery. If you are able to take a nap following your surgery, the feeling should subside and you should feel better once you awaken.

Most lasik patients are able to return to work the day following their surgery. Additional time off of work is ususally not needed, but if you are able it would not be a bad idea to relax and focus on recovery for a couple of days after treatment.

Clearly, the goal of having vision correction surgery such as lasik is to decrease or end your reliance upon eyeglasses or contacts. That does not mean, however, that someone who has undergone lasik surgery can immediately throw away their glasses or be rid of their contact lenses forever. It is quite possible that you will continue to wear glasses or corrective lenses on occassion as part of your recovery following lasik. You may find that you still need glasses in order to read or drive at night for a time following surgery.

Every individual is different, but most lasik patients notice improved vision almost immediately following surgery. You may experience some blurred vision, problems when reading or your vision may fluctuate but this is to be expected as it takes time for your vision to stabilize. Your doctor will be able to give you some approximate guidelines as to when you can expect your vision to be stable.

Having realistic expectations and knowing what is normal and what is cause for concern after your lasik surgery is important. Your doctor will give you thorough instructions for post lasik care and set additional appointments for you so your healing and vision can be monitored. Carefully follow your doctor's advice and raise any issues or questions you may have.

Jayson Lee struggled with nearsightness most of his life. As the lasik surgery cost came down and the popularity of the procedure increased, Jayson spent countless hours researching and trying to decide if lasik was right for him. Now, he attempts to provide helpful lasik surgery information on his website for people trying to decide if the procedure is right for them.