You may also need to continue to use eye drops for a few months. Following both types of surgery, adhere to any guidelines your doctor provides to help ensure proper healing. For example, don't wear makeup for about a week after surgery. No swimming for one to two weeks. No rubbing your eyes for about a month.
Most people can return to work either the next day or within a few days after the procedure.
If all goes well, you should notice dramatic visual changes within the first few days following the procedure. Some people report that immediately after the procedure once-blurry items in the doctor's office are crystal clear. But for about two to three weeks your vision may fluctuate. On the downside, you also may see halos or starbursts around lights at night. Usually this goes away in three to four months.