In general, recovery from laser eye surgery is very quick. Initially, the eyes may be covered using eye pads and the patient may have to wear a mask or sunglasses as the eyes can be very sensitive to light at first. At first, the eyes may appear slightly swollen, red and a bit puffy, but this should wear off after around 48 hours. After LASIK surgery, there may be some tiny red spots on the eye; however these will disappear after around one or two weeks.
Guide to Laser Eye Surgery
- Laser eye surgery intro
- Alternative treatments to laser eye surgery
- Who can benefit from laser eye surgery?
- How do I know which surgeon or clinic to choose?
- How much does laser eye surgery cost?
- Is laser eye surgery painful?
- When can I play sport and drive after laser eye surgery?
- What precautions should I take after surgery?
- Why have laser eye surgery?
- How long does the laser eye surgery procedure last?
- How long does recovery from laser eye surgery take?
- How long do the results of laser eye surgery last?
- What are the risks involved with laser eye surgery?
- Is laser eye surgery safe?
- Can I have both eyes done on the same day?
- Is laser eye surgery suitable for everyone?
- Types of laser eye surgery treatment