Normally, by day three the surface cells are sufficiently healed that the bandage contact lens maybe removed. At this point the vision begins to improve dramatically. Over the next couple of weeks patients will usually see a return to their best level of vision. Within 3 months most patients' vision is equivalent to wearing glasses before their surgery. Stability of the final result is usually achieved somewhere between three and six months.
Results vary with each individual.
While the results with PRK are similar, the time it took to achieve this same level of vision was several weeks longer. Although Dr. Schanzlin and his staff have a wealth of experience with refractive surgery, we do not measure our success in volume. We believe that attention to detail and individual treatment is the best way to achieve expectations. Some medical plans may cover the cost. However, most medical plans consider this elective treatment and there for do not pay for refractive surgical procedures.