Microscopic amounts of tissue, less than the thickness of a human hair, will be removed from your cornea by the gently pulsing light. Afterwards, some drops will be placed in your eye for protection and comfort. Results vary with each individual. Your vision should be improved immediately after treatment. Some patients may experience small vision changes during the first several months, which is a normal occurrence.
Some people go back the day after treatment.
Two or three days are suggested. There are risks with any procedure. However, because the laser vision procedure uses a cool beam of light that is computer controlled, there is little room for error. Some medical plans may cover the cost. However, most medical plans consider this an elective treatment and therefore do not pay for the procedure.