The initial screening and pre surgical work-up exam with an ophthalmologist will take approximately one hour. On the day of surgery, you will be at the center for about an hour. The procedure itself is virtually painless. You will be given oral pre-op medication to help you relax. Eye drops will be administered.
Some patients experience varying degrees of discomfort post-operatively.
Pain medication is provided. Some fluctuation in vision and mild redness is common. No refractive surgery is completely predictable therefore NO assurances or guarantees can be given. Presbyopia will not be treated so the need for reading glasses will still be needed sooner or later. If you are a contact lens wearer, you will be required to abstain from the contacts for approximately 4 weeks prior to surgery.