Can you swim after LASIK?
Yes, you can swim after Lasik! Spring is the best time to have laser vision correction as you can resume some water activities after just two weeks after surgery. Diving and deep-sea adventures will have to be at least a month after surgery.
For extra protection wear goggles and do not open your eyes underwater, also don’t rub your eyes when swimming or drying the facial area.
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Is there blade-less LASIK?
Blade-less LASIK involves a femtosecond laser that creates millions of micron-sized bubbles at pre-determined positions inside the cornea that gently separate the layers of corneal tissue.
Is LASIK a painful procedure?
Fortunately, most patients agree that it is a pain-free procedure. You may experience some discomfort like someone is pressing on your eye.
How much time will LASIK take?
The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes per eye.
How long will it take to recover after LASIK?
Healing is different for each patient. There is no set timeline for recovery.
How long does LASIK last?
LASIK is a laser vision correction procedure that treats refractive errors permanently.
Swimming after LASIK
Yes, you can swim after Lasik! Spring is the best time to have laser vision correction as you can resume some water activities after just two weeks after surgery. Diving and deep-sea adventures will have to be at least a month after surgery.