Surgery is usually done under local anesthesia. You will not notice any discomfort during the time of injections or during the operation. The entire process from check-in to departure is usually completed in approximately 2 hours. You may be slightly groggy during the first 24 hours after recovering from sedation. For this reason, you will need to ask a friend or relative to accompany you home on the day of surgery.
Many patients experience almost no pain at all.
If there is discomfort, it is usually mild and can be managed with Tylenol. It is common for the eye to feel scratchy and irritated for the first several days. Your vision may be blurry for a few weeks after surgery, improving steadily thereafter. You may read, watch television, sleep, walk and eat without restriction. After six weeks you can return to your most active lifestyle.