You will feel pressure on and around the eye during treatment. You will not be able to see any of the details of the treatment. You will see a number of lights, but the images will be blurred. Some patients experience a feeling of burning or scratchiness. This feeling generally lasts from one to three hours following the treatment.
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.