You can resume most normal activities immediately after surgery. However, for at least two weeks you will need to avoid activities that would cause perspiration to run into the eyes. You should wear safety glasses while playing contact sports whether or not you have had surgery. You will also need to avoid such activities as contact sports and swimming for several weeks. It depends on your occupation.
Most patients can return to work the next day, assuming their vision is adequate for their job.
However, some people may feel fatigued for a day or so following surgery. Fast visual recovery characterizes this operation. Most patients achieve good vision the day of surgery and find that their eyes feel fairly normal within a day. However, vision can continue to improve, and best vision can still take two to three months to occur. If necessary, adjustments to the surgery called enhancements can be done.