Your vision may be unclear up to three weeks following the treatment. In many cases you will not be able to wear glasses after the treatment because of vision differences between the two eyes, so a contact lens may need to be worn on the untreated eye. You may usually return to work in about three days, depending on the type of work you do. The success of your treatment depends greatly on your diligent use of the eye drops as prescribed. Your ophthalmologist should be able to tell you what you may expect regarding your vision after the procedure.
Most patients report improved vision after treatment.
Long term results are still being studied. Some patients have noticed halos or tails around lights, particularly at night. The Phillips Eye Institute fee for the Excimer Laser procedure is independent of the surgeon's fee. The cost is often not covered by insurance. You will be required to return for regular follow-up exams.