IMPROVE HOW YOU SEE THE WORLD WITH LASIK EYE SURGERY IN LANCASTER, PA

Other Questions About LASIK Eye Surgery

Laser in situ keratomileuses, also known as LASIK, is a standard procedure that benefits many people with good eye health who want a more permanent vision improvement solution. Even though it is a routine procedure, many people have anxieties about what happens during LASIK eye surgery for vision correction.

At Campus Eye Center, our eye doctors want you to feel as comfortable as possible about your treatment options! You may have some questions about this procedure, and we have compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions we receive to help you get some answers before you decide whether LASIK is right for you.

Is LASIK Eye Surgery Painful?

Typically, LASIK is not painful. Your doctor may give you medication to help you relax during the procedure, and you will likely receive eye drops to help numb your eyes. After the surgery, you may feel some stinging or discomfort in your eyes, but that should go away quickly.

How Long Does LASIK Eye Surgery Take?

Patients can expect the entire procedure to take about 20-30 minutes for both eyes, but actual time may vary between patients. Speak with your doctor for a more specific time frame for your procedure.

How Long Should I Expect My Recovery from LASIK to Take?

Healing time varies for each patient. After LASIK, you will need someone to drive you home, and you should not drive until you've been cleared in a follow-up appointment that usually occurs the next day. After this initial appointment, you may have another in about a week to ensure your eyes are healing correctly.

Depending on what your doctor decides is necessary for your specific case, they may have you schedule another follow-up. Talk to your doctor for a personalized healing timeline.

When Will I Notice Changes in My Vision from LASIK?

Following the Lasik eye surgery procedure, you may notice your vision is unclear. It is common for your eyes to feel extra sensitive to the light and feel a bit scratchy immediately after LASIK. Some patients describe their vision right after the surgery as equivalent to looking underwater, but this should only last a few hours.

Once your vision starts to clear, you should immediately begin to see things in the distance that you were previously unable to see. After a few days, any fuzziness or haziness in your vision should begin to stabilize, and you should start to enjoy the results of the surgery.

It is important to note that vision improves significantly after LASIK in many cases, but it is not always a permanent fix. Aging may eventually lead to you needing reading glasses or other corrective eyewear to see normally again. This natural process has nothing to do with how effective your LASIK surgery was years prior.

What Are Common Side Effects of LASIK Eye Surgery?

Once your procedure is done, you may experience some side effects. Side effects include increased risk of dry eyes, infection or inflammation of the eyes, and issues with the corneal flap during surgery. In rare cases, the surgery may cause over or under correction, leading to the need for corrective glasses, contact lenses, or in some cases, another surgery a few months later.

As with all surgeries or medical procedures, discuss any risks or concerns with your doctor to determine if Lasik is right for you before you have the surgery.

Can Pregnant People Get LASIK?

LASIK surgery is currently not recommended for pregnant people. The hormones present in the body during pregnancy may change the shape of your cornea or lens, making room for inaccuracies when determining the cornea shape for the surgery. Most doctors recommend waiting at least three months after your child is born to have the surgery performed so your eyes can go back to their normal state.