Most people feel fine if they can take a nap soon after the treatment. Each patient is different. The eye drop medications cause some blurring, but most patients notice a dramatic improvement even as they leave the office. More than 4 out of 5 patients can pass a driving test without glasses or contact lenses after the treatment. You will continue to wear these eye shields at bedtime for 1 week for protection.
Most patients are back to work full-time the day after treatment.
An additional day or two is rarely required before returning to work. If you can we, recommend that you take it easy for a couple of days. A nominal percentage of patients wear a thin pair of prescription glasses for night driving. Eyeglasses usually have to be replaced once a year or so and contact lenses, depending on the type, can be extremely costly. Speak with our Refractive Surgery Coordinator for more financing information.