LASIK is typically a bilateral procedure. LASIK is a very safe procedure and the two eyes are done directly after one another in the same surgical session.
The procedure takes about 10 minutes per eye. This also prevents the discomfort of having one eye that can see perfectly and needing glasses for the other eye. Having your eyes treated like this means that you will have the minimum ‘downtime’. Recovery is so swift that most patients can return to work the next day after the follow-up appointment.
Years ago, surgeons would wait to see the results of the first eye before performing a procedure on the second eye. With modern technology, it is possible for the surgeon to know instantly if there is a hint of a complication before continuing with the second eye.
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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.