How many days should I rest after LASIK?

Like many others, you may have realized there's room in your schedule for vision correction surgery — not that the procedure needs much downtime. Most people return to their routines within one or two days after LASIK.

How many days rest is needed after LASIK?

The immediate recovery period for LASIK generally lasts six to 12 hours, but it varies by patient, depending on several factors. Most patients see clearly within 24 hours after vision correction surgery, but others take two to five days to recover.

Can I watch TV 3 days after LASIK?

WAIT BEFORE WATCHING TV

Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK procedure. So it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours before watching TV again.

Can I work 2 days after LASIK?

Your LASIK Aftercare Timeline

If you can, avoid going into work for 1-2 days after your treatment. You may experience different types of strain that could hinder your healing process if you jump back into computer use and extended reading too soon. Get your house as clean and as dust-free as possible before LASIK.

Can I look at my phone after LASIK?

Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK procedure. Because of this, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours before using your phone, computer, tablet or watching TV.

Recovery /Precautions after Lasik Surgery - Dr Vandana Jain at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital

Can I use laptop after LASIK?

Give Your Eyes some Downtime after LASIK

After this initial resting period, you can gradually ramp up your screen time over the next few days. In general, it will be safe to use your computer without restrictions a few days after LASIK.

How many days after LASIK can I wash my face?

Generally speaking, you should wait at least 24 hours after LASIK before washing your face. This is the same guideline that we give our patients for showering. As with showering, you need to avoid getting soap and water in your eyes for a minimum of several days.

How long after LASIK Can I see 20 20?

During a LASIK procedure, a laser is used to change the shape of one or both corneas to improve vision. According to the American Refractive Surgery Council, more than 90% of LASIK patients achieve 20/20 vision or better after 2 to 3 months of post-surgery recovery.

How soon can I go back to work after LASIK?

The majority of LASIK patients are back to their normal routine within a day or two. In fact, if you're a LASIK patient, you'll most likely be able to return to work the next morning after surgery!

How can I heal faster after LASIK?

Can I sleep on my side after LASIK?

At bedtime, wear your eye shield for at least one week if you sleep on your back or side, and two weeks if you sleep on your stomach. This will prevent you from rubbing your eyes during asleep. In terms of activity, light exercise is permissible, but excessive workouts should be avoided for at least five days.

How long is vision blurry after LASIK?

While you will see better the day after surgery, your vision may be a bit blurry or hazy immediately afterward. These temporary vision difficulties usually clear up after the first few weeks. However, it can take about 2 – 3 months before your vision fully stabilizes and your eyes completely heal.

Can I go for a walk after LASIK?

While light exercise like walking or using an elliptical machine can usually be resumed within a few days after the procedure, it's generally recommended to wait a little longer before going back to strenuous exercise.

Why is vision blurry after LASIK?

LASIK's Most Common After-Effects

In the two to three hours immediately after surgery, your vision will be blurry. Although your eyesight will greatly improve within 24 hours, you may still experience intermittent blurriness and fluctuations in your vision for some time as your eyes adjust to the reshaped cornea.

Do I need glasses after LASIK?

The majority of people who undergo LASIK surgery do not need glasses following their procedure. LASIK corrects the vision by reshaping the cornea with a specialized laser and these changes are permanent in the vast majority (96 to 99%) of our patients.

Is it okay to cry after LASIK?

It's okay to cry after LASIK. Whether your eyes are watery or you happen to cry for an emotional reason, natural tears won't harm the corneal flaps or hinder the healing process. Crying can actually help keep your eyes lubricated.

How do you know if your LASIK flap has moved?

In the very unlikely event that your LASIK flap has moved, you will definitely know it. A flap dislocation would cause notable pain, discomfort, excessive watering in the eye, and/or blurred vision.

What can I not do after LASIK?

Can I play games after LASIK?

In the first day after LASIK surgery, it's important that patients avoid using their computer. The same hold true for using a smart phone or tablet, playing video games, and watching television. All of these activities can cause eyestrain to occur and can seriously affect the healing process.

Can I rub my eyes a month after LASIK?

So just how long should you avoid rubbing your eyes after LASIK? As a good rule of thumb, you should only put light pressure (with no rubbing) on the eyes for the first two weeks post-op. After this time, and for a couple of months, it is okay to gently rub your eyes.

Does LASIK flap ever fully heal?

MYTH: The corneal flap never heals.

Once the surgery is over, the flap is laid back into place to heal on its own. Some people believe that the flap never actually heals. However, this is not true. The flap starts to heal within one day of having the surgery.

Can I sneeze after LASIK?

Sneezing, blinking, coughing or any other involuntary movement will not affect the outcome of the LASIK procedure.

How long after LASIK Can I wash my hair?

Dr. Mozayeni and Dr. Nunnery advise patients that it is okay to bathe or shower normally the day after your LASIK eye surgery. For the first week after your LASIK surgery, it's important to keep water, soap, hair care products and/or washing liquids away from the eye.

Can I watch TV a day after LASIK?

Since your eyes are still healing, they will be especially sensitive in the first 24 hours after the LASIK procedure. Because of this, it's recommended to wait at least 24 hours before watching TV.

How long do I have to sleep with goggles after LASIK?

You are advised to wear the goggles while you sleep for a week to two weeks after surgery, when your eyes will be at their most vulnerable to damage if you scratch or otherwise disturb them.