WHAT TO
EXPECT
FROM LASIK

BEFORE YOUR
PROCEDURE

Your eyes are evaluated

To determine which procedure is best suited
to you, your laser vision correction surgeon
will evaluate the following:

• Your visual acuity
• The shape of your cornea
• The presence of any eye disease
• The measurements of your eyes

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You may be asked not to wear contact lenses for up to 2 weeks prior to your eye evaluation to help your eyes return to their natural shape.

DURING YOUR PROCEDURE

What happens on the day?

QUICK

LVC takes as little as 10 minutes per eye. Typically, it lasts less than 30 minutes.

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SAFE

Safety is the number one priority. Most people don't experience serious complications.

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Anesthetic drops will be placed in each eye. You'll lie down under the laser system and focus on a small blinking light while light energy precisely reshapes your cornea.

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1. Surgeon administers anesthetic drops

2. Surgeon gains access to your cornea by creating a flap in your corneal tissue

3. Cool laser energy reshapes the cornea

4. The flap is returned

AFTER YOUR
PROCEDURE

Sharper. Brighter. Clearer.

Once your procedure is complete, you may notice improved vision instantly.

• Someone should drive you home. Plan not to drive for 24 hours

• Pick up any medications you have been prescribed

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Things to avoid

Protect the health of your eyes

• Your doctor may direct you to use eyedrops—avoid using drops that have not been recommended

• Avoid touching your eyes
• Keep foreign material out of your eyes, such as sweat and dust

The LASIK recovery
process

Recovering from LASIK is typically quick and easy. Your doctor will most likely schedule a follow-up appointment about 1 week after your procedure.

While experiences vary, many people are able to return to work the very next day. Others might experience a few minor side effects, such as watery or red eyes for a few days.