Some patients do experience discomfort during the first 12-24 hours after surgery and medication is available if you are uneasy about he possibility. When you consider the total cost of glasses, contact lenses, solutions, etc., the advantages of laser surgery are numerous. Generally, it is not covered by insurance, but you should check with your individual insurance company. The correction is lifelong and permanent. In most cases, patients can return to work the day after surgery.
Some people experience difficulty with night driving for the first few days after surgery.
Monovision is a treatment option where one eye is treated to give good distance vision and the other good near vision. This is a good choice for some patients over 40 years of age. Yes, it is. Unsolicited patient e-mail may not be answered and is not a substitute for obtaining medical advice in person with a health professional. The provision of links to other sites does in no way imply an endorsement of the information or products offered through the linked sites.