The procedure is quite painless. Eye drops are used to numb the cornea before treatment. Patients may experience a mild scratching feeling or mild blurring one to two days following the procedure. The actual time of exposure to the laser beam is 15 to 45 seconds. The entire surgical procedure can take as few as 15 minutes.
Patients can generally expect to be in and out in less than two hours.
Steady improvement in vision is seen for several weeks following surgery. Side effects tend to diminish over time and vision completely stabilizes within about two months. Your IHC Physician can give you an exact price after examination. However, some employers make available health care reimbursement accounts that may be used to help pay for the procedure. Steady improvement in vision is seen for several weeks following surgery.