LASIK recovery is minimally invasive. Most patients experience total recovery within 24 to 48 hours, with some even going back to work the next day. Discomfort is considerably less, vision recovery is faster, return to normal activities is quicker, and there is less need for post-operative medications.
With LASEK/PRK surgery, the recovery process is longer –between 1 and 2 weeks. Initially, your vision will be blurry, with improvements typically noticeable from mid-way through the first week.