Since the laser emits the light beam for less than 60 seconds, the time is really quite short. It is important to know that the surgeon is in control of the laser and can interrupt the treatment at any time. Immediately after the surgery, your vision is blurry, like looking under water. You should go home and take a nap to help the flap stabilize in position. The next morning your vision is usually quite good, and should continue to clear.
Pain is rare and mild and usually just for the first few hours after surgery.
Tylenol will help, if necessary. Transparent protective plastic shields are placed until we see you the next day. In the field of laser vision correction most ophthalmologists perform both eyes at the same time, primarily for the convenience of the patient. We offer the opportunity to have one or both eyes treated at a time. In general, patients with lower corrections have both eyes treated simultaneously because of a higher degree of predictability.