Recovery Time after LASIK

One of the most frequent questions asked at Carter Eye Center is how long the recovery period after LASIK lasts. LASIK is an outpatient procedure which only requires local anesthetic in the form of eye drops. The procedure itself only lasts for a number of minutes, shortly after which most patients are able to see with complete clarity. To give your eyes time to heal, however, we recommend that you take at least a day off from work or other strenuous activities.

For most patients, twenty-four hours is sufficient to return to their regular routine. Occasionally, Dr. Carter will recommend additional rest time, depending on your type of work or other activities you regularly perform throughout the day. Often patients may feel groggy or sleepy directly following the procedure, and are encouraged to rest for as long as they feel is necessary.

Many patients remark on their ability to see clearly almost immediately after the procedure, and tell us they are thrilled to be able to see even better than they could with contacts or glasses. Even though your vision may be immediately improved, you should not immediately return to work, especially if you spend a lot of time working on the computer. You should allow your eyes to rest for the amount of time Dr. Carter recommends, without exception.

To learn more about this remarkable procedure, please contact the Carter Eye Center in Dallas, Texas today.