Different surgical procedures are used to treat different kinds and degrees of refractive errors. Refractive surgical procedures cause minimal discomfort and take only minutes. The entire outpatient appointment lasts about an hour. During the procedure, anesthetizing eyedrops numb the eye, and a stabilizing device prevents blinking. There may be mild eye dryness or irritation following the procedure.
Vision improves noticeably after the procedure and continues to improve as the eye heals.
Normal activities can be resumed in a few days.