After Surgery You will need someone to drive you home. Relax at home until you return for your initial post-operative appointment. Complications With any surgical procedure, an element of risk exists and uncommon complications may occur. Your surgeon will review the details of these risks with you . This procedure is different from the procedures that correct for distance.
Most patients note significant improvement in their near vision without glasses.
It may not completely eliminate the need for reading glasses. Some patients still need glasses for small print, particularly in dimly lit conditions. The eye is made numb with anesthetic drops so it is comfortable while the procedure is being performed. Yes, in most cases. Yes, in most cases.